"The United States and other nations are working on a road map for peace," President Bush said, promising one day Israel and a Palestinian state would live "side by side, in peace".

Few would see George W Bush as the great peacemaker and I was amazed to read this boast. I would love to know the blueprint for such an aspiration.

After all, peace in the Middle East seems to be unheard of since before the time of Christ. What's the plan, George? It must be good.

-Jasper Stevens, Roman Way, Southwick