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By Alex Dominguez
from the creative cruelty dept.
RAMALLAH, West Bank (JNS) _ Palestinian President Yasser Arafat ordered the State Highway Administration on Monday to install toll booths on all roads leading to Israeli settlements.
``The only way to prevent suicide bombings and other acts of terror is to provide hope to our people,’’ Arafat said. ``Toll-booth collector is an honorable profession.’’
The Palestinian leader said he was confident few of his people had seen ``The Godfather,’’ and Israeli motorists should feel safe approaching the toll booths.
For those concerned about their safety, high-speed EZPass lanes and booths will be constructed.
The toll will be $1, or $1,000 a month for the unlimited use EZPass. Revenues will be used to build homes for displaced Palestinians, Arafat said.
``Israeli commuting does not come cheap,’’ Arafat said.
Posted by Alex at April 15, 2002 08:45 PM