Arafats paradox

Charles Krauthammer skriver idag om Arafat på Townhall:

The outpouring of tributes to Yasser Arafat is marked by two themes: (1) his greatness as creator, sustainer and leader of the Palestinian cause, and (2) the abrupt opening of an opportunity for its success now that he is gone.

The fawning world leaders saying this seem oblivious to the obvious paradox. If he was such a great leader, how is it that he left his people so destitute, desperate, wounded and bereft that only his passing gives them a hope for a fulfillment of their deepest aspirations?

Ja, hur kan det komma sig att en så stor ledares frånfälle öppnar upp för nytt hopp om fred i Mellanöstern?