Calling for an immediate "cease-fire" sounds like the right thing to do in this situation, but the more I think about the more I realize that this will only invite another incident of this nature just around the corner. The civilian casualties are saddening, but not exactly ununsual. With a massive air campaign of this nature, with the enemy placing military targets in civilian areas, it isn't surprising that many civilians will suffer. Condi Rice is pushing for a permanent peace, which may be more delusional than seeking a short-term peace.