As an interested observer to the Philippines and its problems with the MLF and other disinfranchised Muslims in Mindano I wonder if we could talk about the best way to end this violence and senseless killings on BOTH sides. I think GMA has to try to establish some sort of dialog with these people and make them feel like they are part of the political process. Leaders of the military have to establish a cease fire and have outside people like the Malasians observe that neither side violates it. Then the goverment should try to seriously make the Muslims a part of the Philippines economy by investing in the infrastructure of that region and bringing Muslims into the govermant so they are well represented at the hogher levels of goverment. So what are other options that might work? Any and all comments are appreciated even if someone says " your a foreigner and don't understand the situation here" Maybe I don't but I just want the bloodshed to stop.