Fences and walls can be effective and even soothing, at least for those who build them.

Israel is becoming a fortress. Fences along the borders with Egypt, Lebanon, and Syria.

Hezbollah and the government are only two of 18 political factions in Lebanon, most of them armed. There are militant Christian groups, Palestinian radicals, al-Qaida, Druze militias and even armed bands of Marxists still operating in Lebanon.

The U.S. spent billions of dollars to build a secular, professional national Iraqi army but failed because, despite all the U.S.-supplied guns, tanks and planes, the Iraqi military fell apart when challenged by a band of terrorists.

The feeling of someone telling you the truth invites trust into your heart, but if someone tells you a lie the walls of Jerico will crash at your feet and leave you not wanting to be near that person.Gary F Evans...

The Muslim Prophet Mohammed was a big believer in charity and firmly established helping those in need as a basis of the religion.