You write "Democracy is too deeply embattled in the hearts of most Israelis". The problem is that a large growing portion of the population doesn't believe in democracy. The haridim, the messianic Jews and those who support them. Then there are those who think democracy is based solely on elections without checks and balances. Very worrisome.
Israel continues to be an inspiration in how it not only survives but thrives in a hostile region, under constant threat and a population with widely varying, passionately held opinions and views yet never veering off the path of liberty and democracy.
In the Canada I live in a street party with bouncy castles were a reason to impose virtual martial law and freedom of expression is under constant assault.
You write "Democracy is too deeply embattled in the hearts of most Israelis". The problem is that a large growing portion of the population doesn't believe in democracy. The haridim, the messianic Jews and those who support them. Then there are those who think democracy is based solely on elections without checks and balances. Very worrisome.
Spot on, Mr Dershowitz !
Israel continues to be an inspiration in how it not only survives but thrives in a hostile region, under constant threat and a population with widely varying, passionately held opinions and views yet never veering off the path of liberty and democracy.
In the Canada I live in a street party with bouncy castles were a reason to impose virtual martial law and freedom of expression is under constant assault.