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Most people selectively filter out what belies their beliefs.
They would rather not see what unsettles them, much like the ostrich with its head in the sand. Yasser Arafat, for instance, pulls no punches and disguises no intentions. Official Israel preferred not to take Arafat at his word because his word embarrassed it. So while we bury our collective head, Arafat busily goes about keeping his promises. His impressive track record cannot be underestimated.