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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]What do you think of the ultra-orthodox jews in Israel - do you support them generally?  Do you think Israel should continue letting them build settlements in the West Bank?  Should the lines be re-drawn to 1967 borders?  [/quote]

I dont support anyone who asks for hand-outs from the government when they are capable of working and then bashes the government and the tax-paying citizens who support them.  Despite the stories, there is actually an increasing population of ultra-Orthodox Jews in Israel who are looking for jobs and getting trained in a variety of fields, rather than just learning all day.  The lifestyle/system simply isnt sustainable as it, due to the increasing numbers and dwindling support.  Most Orthodox theology supports and encourages working for money, along with Jewish study.  It wasnt until more recently that entire communities of men were encouraged not to work.

I support Israel but I cant/wont comment on the Israeli/Palestinian conflict.  Its way too complicated and there are only losers on all sides.  If and when I choose to move to Israel, I'll get involved in Israeli politics. [/quote]

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