-Caveat Lector-
the so called settlers are basically fanatics, who are trying to bring about
WW3 and have no sense of compromise, or sanity.
The religious parties hold way too much power in Israel, considering the
size of the community they actually represent. this is one of the big
problems of parliamentary democracy, small groups gain large power in
coalition governments, and can press an unpopular agenda. Its a flawed
democracy indeed, but its not supposed to be a theocratic one. Much like the
way the Christian right hijacked politics in America, these ultra religious
have hijacked the politics of Israel. no question about it.
while we are the topic... any Arab democracies in the region?
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> From: flw <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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> Date: Mon, 13 Aug 2001 15:33:21 -0400
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: Re: [CTRL] &&& " You can't always get what you wan't."
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> -Caveat Lector-
>
>>
>> I agree that the theocratic state is archaic anathema
>>
>> can you name a Arab state , other than pre gulf war Iraq, that doesn't
>> define itself as an Islamic state? that doesn't give stronger rights to
>> Muslims, than Muslims?
>>
>> as I stated last time I asked this unanswered question, I dont know any
>> Israelis, who dont want a multicultural state.
>
> I think you miss the basic point. Israel holds itself out as the sole
> "democratic"
> state in the Middle East. That is often the justification provided why the US
> has a special obligation to Israel...why it sends Israel the bulk of its
> foreign
> aid, etc.
>
> A theocratic state is incompatible with a democratic state.
>
> You may not personally know any Israelis who don't want a multicultural
> state, but you are clueless if you are not aware that a significant segment of
> Israeli society is opposed to a multicultural state and insist on a
> theocratically
> "pure" state. If you poll most of the so called "settlers" on that issue you
> will
> quickly learn that they are absolutely opposed to a multicultural state and if
> they had their way would deport all non Jews from Israel - or at the very
> least
> would deny them citizenship (after all, they still need cheap labor).
> flw
>
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