Anger is a legitimate emotion in the face of injustice. Passive acceptance of evil is not a virtue.
Saturday, October 17, 2009
Israeli youths reject army call-up
More than 80 Israeli students have announced their refusal to serve in the Israeli military: "the occupation is a violent, racist, inhumane, illegal, undemocratic, immoral and an extreme condition that presents a mortal danger to both peoples"
Should Israel move to a voluteer force? The Iraqis and Afghans, for example, have always had more volunteers than positions to fill. But then, are they more patriotic than Israelis?
it's so over
ReplyDeleteWhat do you mean yasmin?
ReplyDeleteThe group of refuseniks is growing each year, a good sign. Now they need even more encouragement.
ReplyDeleteStatistically they are still insignificant.
ReplyDeleteShould Israel move to a voluteer force? The Iraqis and Afghans, for example, have always had more volunteers than positions to fill. But then, are they more patriotic than Israelis?