MondoWeiss
As any fool knows, there is a moral hazard in that imbalance. When the elite make the big decisions, say to go to war, and their children don't face the consequences, they are immunized from one of the heaviest duties of citizenship—getting the knock on the door that Cindy Sheehan got, and David Grossman.
This issue is gnawing at our public life. Last night on Charlie Rose, Richard Holbrooke spat at the neocon militarist Bill Kristol that unlike Holbrooke, Kristol had never been shot at. In his latest colum for the Israel Policy Forum, M.J. Rosenberg attacked neocon hawk Charles Krauthammer on the same grounds.
Krauthammer, who lives in Maryland, does not have to see the faces of the boys he is so cavalier about sending into battle against fanatical terrorists.
Readers of this blog know that I often look at the American power structure in religious terms: I think that the new establishment is basically affluent WASPs and affluent Jews, working fine together. So, let's look at the composition of the American armed forces in religious terms.
Dear Sir/Madam
My letter below is based on having been an eye witness to the statements made below.
I would appreciate your sending me a copy of what you publish to:
Joseph Zeev
e-mail: joeandal@bezeqint.net
Subject: Real Justice
May 26, 2008
Gaza and Human Rights:
Only a couple of weeks ago Israel remembered over 23000 young men and women soldiers who fell in the defense of Israel so that Israel could survive as a free and democratic Nation. This year Israel is celebrating its 60th Year of existence.
Despite the fact that Israel has had to fight for its daily survival in wars, and terrorist attacks, and over the past eight years the southern villages has had daily barrages of missiles attacks, it is Israel who is the most humane nation in the Middle East.
Israel is , and has been sending convoys of food, fuel and medicine to Gaza, in spite of the fact that Hamas and other groups attack these same convoys. and Israeli lives have been lost to keep these convoys rolling. And only last week terrorist of Gaza blew up a truck of explosives at a checkpoint from which these supplies are sent.
Israeli Hospitals give full medical service to all minorities including those coming from Arab countries, as wellas from Gaza and the West Bank, On the medical staff there are many doctors and nurses who are Christians and Moslems.
At the Israeli Universities, all religions, are represented, both as students and Staff.
Within the Israeli Knesset (parliament) there are many Arabs - even some who are
outspoken in their anti Israel beliefs.
Do you know that there are minority groups serving in the Israel Armed forces, such as Druize, Beduins, and Christian-- many of whom are officers.?
Do you know that these same minorities serve in the diplomatic corp.?
Much Can Be improved with respect to the Human Rights of Israeli Citizens,
Jews and minority groups alike.
With respect to Gaza. The citizens voted Hamas - into power. What has Hamas done for it's poor, and it's refugees? Have they raised their standard of Living? Obviously Not.
With all the worldwide charity they have been receiving....what is being done?
They have purchased and amassed arms to launch an ongoing attacks on Israel...
They have instilled more fear and terror and poverty amongst their own brethren.
Do you know that in the schools in Gaza children are indoctrinated with hatred not only against Israel but against all non Moslem Infidels, which Include the Usa and Canada? Do you know that In Gaza the physical education progams are militaristic,
reminding one of the Nazi Hitler Youth prior to the outbreak of the 2nd world War?
If you complain about the many roadblocks and inspections remember why these are put up--to stop those attempting to carry out terrorist activities.
Do you know that terrorists use Ambulances not only to transport weapons and explosives, but terrorists as well?
So those persons who are really concerned for the well being and Human rights, and Justice should be campaigning against Hamas and other Terrorist Groups....
In constrast Israel Despite being constantly attacked since it's Declaration of Independence, can be proud of its achievements in the fields of Medicine, Engineering, Hi Tech Education, and Social Welfare, and Agriculture, settlement, land reclamation, and water programs - and " in making the desert bloom. Furthermore, their accomplishments in these fields are spread throughout the world including USA and Canada.... So it just may be that you are using medicines, and other life saving products developed in Israel. When you go for a medical check up you should be aware that many of the instruments, and techniques were developed in Israel? If you use a cellular phone, some of its integral parts were developed in Israel. If you fly, the fact that you get to your destination is due to the fact that many of the computerized systems in the aircraft, as well as that of safety and security , are based on Israeli inventions, ("necessity in Israel is the mother of invention" ). If you use a computer or cellular phone remember that much of its hardware was developed in Israel.
I also want to praise their "Rescue Service" which quickly airlifts medical and trained
rescue teams" to disaster areas all over the world....including Moslem Countries...most recently to the Chinese earthquake disaster.
Visit Israel and see for yourself...
Keep Well
Keep smiling
Joseph Zeev -(Zabensky)-
(born in Winnipeg, Canada;
raised and educated in Vancouver
active volunteer in the community programs
profession- engineer, and educator
proud grandfather of 5
( now living in Modiin, Israel)