Debate.

I knew and know full well what I'm getting into by going to the Middle East. I know that Iran has [or will have by December] nukes and plans on attacking Israel, its capitol and airports, thus prompting the US to attack Muslim holy cities and create a world of total chaos. This chaos according to the Koran, in turn, would cause God to 'fix it all;' similar to the Christian idea of the second coming of Christ minus the chaos. Google the '12th Imam' of the Shiite [sect of] Muslims.

I have a strong sense of foreboding. People keep telling me not to go, but damnit, I want to. I HAVE to. This may be my only chance. Putting my selfish desires aside, I don't want this crazy WWIII business to happen. I don't want millions upon millions of people and historical sights to be destroyed by religious fanaticism, no matter the specific religion. The Iranian president said he expects war to break out in spring or summer...of THIS year. Now, basically. When I will be there, basically.

I hope for the sake of millions of innocent people that this doesn't happen.
I leave in three weeks, and will be watching the news. I will do whatever I can do to get the hell out of there should anything go down.

On a side note, I have met, dined, bathed and been in the company of many Muslim people in my life. I have had nothing but amazing experiences with these people.
Sad.

I'll upload photos of my trip to Carmel when I have a chance!