To the editor:

The key message in the article "Proposed Hamas Charter Would Designate ‘Occupiers,’ Not ‘Jews,’ as the Enemy" is that its purpose would be "to present a more pragmatic and cooperative face to the world."

In other words, it would all be cosmetic. Hamas isn't changing and the only ones who will be fooled are those who want to be fooled.

Sincerely,

Alan Stein

The Comedian: United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon

Speaking to a reporter at the United Nations headquarters, Ban Ki-moon, apparently with a straight face, said: "I don't think there is discrimination against Israel at the United Nations."