Receiving handouts is a priviledge, not a right

The EU bankrolls a significant portion of the Palestinian's welfare. The EU's contribution is expected to be 312 million dollars in 2006. The Palestinians receive approximately 1 billion in handouts a year. This is 1/2 of the PA's budget (which has been accused in the past of using donations to further terror attacks against Israel's citizens.)

The EU is concerned that Hamas will win in next months parliamentary elections. (Remember Hamas is devoted to Israel's destruction.) Hamas refuses to renounce violence. The EU warned that further handouts to the PA are in jeapordy if Hamas wins.

Khaled Mashall, the Damascus based 'political' leader of Hamas, has the audacity to say that the EU's move is "flagrant interference" in the Palestinians' internal affairs.

Excuse me? If I give my money to someone (on a regular basis) and then I do not like how or what they become, it is my right to stop giving the money. I would have no sympathy for that 'someone' when they complain.

Mashall should thank the EU for the help it has already given / wasted, instead the unappreciative 'leader' insults the EU. Does he have no shame?