Smoke rises above Gaza City after Israeli attack.

Forums: Was Sharon correct to retaliate?

Listen to or read the transcript of Sharon's speech.

In response to weekend terrorist bombings that killed 25 of its citizens, Israel attacked Palestinian targets in Gaza and the West Bank today. Sounding like American leaders in the days after September 11th, Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon essentially declared war on Palestinian leaders. "This war will not be an easy war; this war will not be a short war, but we shall win," Sharon said in an address to his nation.

During past skirmishes, the U.S. has generally cautioned the Israeli government against invading Palestinian-controlled territory. After the attacks this weekend, however, the Bush Administration has said the Israelis must do what they feel necessary. This hour: Is Israel about to begin its own "war on terrorism." Is Yasser Arafat to blame for the continued terrorist attacks?

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Magazine from earlier this year, speculating on Ginger

Forums: Are you excited about or disappointed with Ginger?

Technology: The Way Out of the U.S. Dilemma? Listen

The much-anticipated "Ginger" invention was revealed today by award-winning inventor Dean Kamen. While it did not turn out to be "bigger than the internet" as some had speculated, some have gone as far as to say that the battery-powered, gyro-based scooters could change the way that future cities are planned.

Part of the current crisis for the United States is related to our reliance on Middle Eastern oil. Technology has always been one avenue out of a dilemma. This hour, a close look at the Ginger scooter and the other technologies on the horizon that could solve some of the issues facing the nation.

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