Clash at Jerusalem sacred site {Gadling}

Sep 28th 2009 4:53PM Another grumpy comment, meant to educate, not harrass:

You wrote "Nearby is the Western Wall, also called the Wailing Wall, said to be part of the original Jewish Temple and a place of great spiritual importance for Jews.

Most archaeologists and historians agree that is IS part of the Second Temple, built by King Herod. One of the strategies used by Israel's opponents is to deny that connection. By using "said to be" , you give it the same veracity as "believed to have ascended to heaven". You play right into the doubt, when it is about as well established as any fact from 2000 years ago can be.