So, at least, I am in good company

When Hamas swept to electoral victory in the Palestinian Authority elections I took issue that Palestinian Arabs voted overwhelming for Hamas because it was perceived by the Palestinian electorate that Hamas would do a better job of trash collection without the graft. I contended that both Fatah and Hamas were at heart terrorist organizations but the Israeli disengagement from the Gaza Strip gave Hamas a decided edge in the public relations war between Hamas and Fatah. Hamas was effectively able to capitalize on the fact that the first unilateral and non-negotiated withdrawal from the Disputed Territories by the Israelis was in the Hamas stronghold of the Gaza Strip. Apparently, I am not the only one who believes the disengagement granted creditability to the Hamas agenda.