This post was just really a response by me to Daniel Barenholtz who recommended this article on Facebook written by David Mamet: A note to a stiff-necked people
Jonathan ZuckerTo paraphrase you, Donny, I have been accused of leaning a little liberal in my time. The article by Mamet is hopelessly one sided, misleading, incomplete and unfair.
I will never aceed to some people's belief that one party is good for Israel while another is bad. It's an inherently dangerous position to put Israel in considering that, thankfully, no party will eternally hold power. It's a very short sighted view of our future and shows an even shorter term memory of each party's past. Basically it puts Israel in danger.
As an Israeli, I believe we can both be secure that Israel will not be thrown under the bus by either Romney or Obama.
As a Jew, with our history of persecution and permanent minority status everywhere outside of Israel (and NY), it behooves us to stand up for those who need help.
It's in our own interest to always be diligent and fight persecution and discrimination. It is an honorable and supremely Jewish trait that we don't slam the door behind us after we've climbed the ladder of success.
Regarding that article, Obama is no more a socialist than Reagan was. This scurrilous accusation is simply used as hyperbole to damage, demean and undermine Obama while at the same time divide Americans.
I've sat down with my kids and taught them to have an open mind. I've taught them why I have voted the way I have and that there are those who disagree with me and voted the other way. No matter what though, I have taught them that it is never right to debase, defame or denigrate someone who disagrees with you.
THAT is what makes America great.
Unfortunately, I have found that many people have really forgotten that lesson and I fear we will continue to find this country tearing itself apart at the seams.
Monday at 5:21pm
