David Grossman's article is profound in its simplicity. It harkens back to the Biblical instruction highlighted by James. The principle of being slow to speak and slow to wrath (James 1:19) would be useful at such a time as this. Pausing, openly entreating the mediation of level heads outside of the Gaza hot-zone, would display to the rest of the world a sincere interest in peace. Hopefully Mr. Grossman's voice will be heard over the escalating military action taking place on both sides of this ongoing conflagration.