The Israelis will leave it to the Americans to remind Ankara, cracking down on Kurdish separatists and closing up the religious party, about the value of human rights.

They are being warned about the evils of racism and reminded about the value of leadership.

"We feel now is the appropriate time to remind people about the value of travel and Delta's role in bringing people together, person to person," Mr. Gerdeman said.

I hope this fact, least, reminds you about the value of democracy and self-determination, which may lead you to understand and respect the distinction between the two countries.