Ehud, the head of the opposition, Yair Lapid, has sent a team from his party that is participating in the talks, consisting of MK Orna Barbivai, MK Karin Elharrar, former Prime Minister’s Office director general Naama Schultz, and lawyer Oded Gazit. It's not at all embarrassing that heads of the opposition have come out in favor of judic…
Ehud, the head of the opposition, Yair Lapid, has sent a team from his party that is participating in the talks, consisting of MK Orna Barbivai, MK Karin Elharrar, former Prime Minister’s Office director general Naama Schultz, and lawyer Oded Gazit. It's not at all embarrassing that heads of the opposition have come out in favor of judicial reform--I argue in the article that this is NOT a reform. You don't respond to any of my substantive criticisms of the "reform.". You say I demonize the religious Zionists and haredim, but don't respond to any of my specific criticisms of them. You don't seem to like me criticizing anything about Israel, but your own criticisms in your comment are very harsh and bitter-- "the beautiful Israelis," "It's a racket and it stinks," etc. My article does not use such language, your comment does. I just try to make points, not one of which you actually respond to. In the context of your comment, your call for unity at the end sounds strange.
David, you are right. I was shooting from the hip. I did speak harshly too about Israelis that though I do not agree with them politically or ideologically , I hold dear to my heart. How dear? I am astounded by the participation and intensity of the demonstrations. It demonstrates a commitment and dedication to their cause that I did not dream that I would see from them. Until now I believed that only the ideological right could show such commitment. I stand corrected and applaud. They truly are beautiful Israelis. As for the rest, well you got me riled up and I wrote too soon. I will respond to your piece with the consideration it deserves, God willing.
Ehud, the head of the opposition, Yair Lapid, has sent a team from his party that is participating in the talks, consisting of MK Orna Barbivai, MK Karin Elharrar, former Prime Minister’s Office director general Naama Schultz, and lawyer Oded Gazit. It's not at all embarrassing that heads of the opposition have come out in favor of judicial reform--I argue in the article that this is NOT a reform. You don't respond to any of my substantive criticisms of the "reform.". You say I demonize the religious Zionists and haredim, but don't respond to any of my specific criticisms of them. You don't seem to like me criticizing anything about Israel, but your own criticisms in your comment are very harsh and bitter-- "the beautiful Israelis," "It's a racket and it stinks," etc. My article does not use such language, your comment does. I just try to make points, not one of which you actually respond to. In the context of your comment, your call for unity at the end sounds strange.
David, you are right. I was shooting from the hip. I did speak harshly too about Israelis that though I do not agree with them politically or ideologically , I hold dear to my heart. How dear? I am astounded by the participation and intensity of the demonstrations. It demonstrates a commitment and dedication to their cause that I did not dream that I would see from them. Until now I believed that only the ideological right could show such commitment. I stand corrected and applaud. They truly are beautiful Israelis. As for the rest, well you got me riled up and I wrote too soon. I will respond to your piece with the consideration it deserves, God willing.
Glad to hear you two may be able to dialogue about this in a positive manner.