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Poll: 83% - end haredi military exemptions
Kobi Nahshoni
Published: 16.09.12, 13:53
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1. Gaps too wide to bridge.
Michael ,   California, USA   (09.16.12)
A day that passes without action on the part of the government is a crime. The start could be anywhere, but it has to happen. The IDF draft of the Haredim is actually the easiest to implement, so move, move, move. Shana Tova.
2. The majority have spoken
Tim ,   Brighton   (09.16.12)
And the law must be universally applied and inclusive of Israeli Arabs too But we also want to see the Haredi and Israeli Arab Leadership be...Leaders! To give a LEAD to the young Haredi Community..to abide by the law, show tolerance and respect to others and be fully sopprtive of Haredim participation in the IDF And Israeli Arabs must be allowed to participate fully in National Service not ostracised or discouraged by their communities and worse still by some Israeli Arab MKs After all what is the IDF protecting? Its protecting Israel for ALL Israelis. Its protecting a way of life that is multicultural, free and democratic with free expression, freedom of religion, freedom of movement and underpinned by the rule of law
3. Haredi this, Haredi that,
Shalom ,   Israel   (09.16.12)
Let it be clear to all who don't understand, picking on the haredim will only make the state and all Jews suffer more. It's the haredim who are keeping us alive and protected. They are the ones able to bring closer the redemption. Do you really think Bibi or Barak is going to save Israel from the future wars when enemy countries will have nuclear capabilities? Iran is just a start, wait until Egypt and Jordan will follow its footsteps, they are already all restoring ties. With the fast advancement of modern technology, it will be a piece of cake for hamas to smuggle nuclear warheads supplied by Iran to Gaza beneath its borders. Jews have forgotten to thank Hasjem for protecting us and keeping us alive. And the reason why he does, is because there still are many observant Jews in Israel. In the end, this madness which targets the Torah scholars will cost us dearly. Arabs also don't serve, but that doesn't bother anyone. I wonder why...
4. Who voted against Shabbes bus? Is our Knesset orthodox?
Miron ,   USA   (09.16.12)
Who voted against Israeli Beitainoo and ha'Beit ha'Yegoody? Orthodox or Kadima? The greatest "orthodox" in Israel sit in Knesset and majority weilds Technion graduate diploma.
5. #3, Where are the Six MM that Hashem "protected"?
Michael ,   California, USA   (09.16.12)
Where are the 1 MM that she protected from Inquisition? Where are the 1.5 MM that she protected from the Kozak riots? And on and on. Take your Haredi nonsense to your shul and bury it there. There has been no protection for thousands of years.
6. It's a Shame!
Taz Man ,   USA   (09.16.12)
Once everything hits the proverbial fan, these cowards will, still, enjoy the protection of the brave sons and daughters of Israel! God doesn't like cowardly leaches who do not pull their own weight. I'd deport them all to Gaza; I wonder how long they'd last? We'll never know, because they enjoy the favor of the Government; thus, free from any justifiable condemnation and/or penalty/ies. God bless, Israel and His Jerusalem! A Christian Zionist
7. 3 maybe the army et al should close shop
mike ,   israel (formerly usa   (09.16.12)
since the haredim are doing all the work, what are all those military dopes doing then? but then again you pray to "hasjem" so maybe you think that deity can do something the god of the bible can't.
8. #3 you cant be serious!
Ze'ev ,   Nbg, germany   (09.16.12)
Haredim do nothing to help Israel! Remember, who did built Israel? Not the haredim! Who defends now and in the past Israel? Not the haredim! Who creates jobs and pays taxes? Not the haredim? Look at the truth, the haredim are NOT good for israel! Who says all shoa victims are jewish sinners? The Haredim! Who devides Israel? The haredim! Who lives on the expense of others? The Haredim! Who denies own kids to learn most important subjects in school? The Haredim! So, stop telling the haredim would be helpful^^
9. We are divided when we need to be untied...
Tzipora David ,   Belgium   (09.17.12)
Jews in the diaspora are divided as it is and now Jews In Yisrael are divided. We should all be fighting, studying, eating, walking together side by side. I'm all for respecting Haredi values and way of life, but they have to meet us half way and stop harassing young women and child on the street. They should also help defend Yisrael, because they and their families live there too. Not to metion our Holy Sites! Be a soldier of Ha'Shem in study and on the field!
10. To #3!
Taz Man ,   USA   (09.17.12)
King David and Samson (just a couple of examples) were closer to God than any of these Haredim...Rabbis' or whatever! These two were men of God and warriors who fought. Spiritually and physically fit to do the Lord's will! God bless, Israel and His Jerusalem! A Christian Zionist
11. 71% of Israelis believe greatest tension in Israeli society
split ,   US   (09.17.12)
The remaining 29 are the Haredis ;) Anyone who thinks you can make this people work or serve needs a shrink check up - An expulsions and pogroms didn't make them change their parasitic lifestyle what makes you think you will ? ,...
12. Nothing to add to # 5 , 7 & 8
Charles ,   Petach Tikva   (09.18.12)
They reflect my ideas 100 % , and are right of course
13. 5 Michael So how comes we are ...
ORA ,   JERUSALEM   (09.19.12)
still there,after thousand of years that Goyim try to uproot Jews from the world? Michael love yourself and genuine Judaism as a proud Jew. Then you will be able to esteem your roots the Haredim and you will be blessed. Since who bless the Jewish people are blessed.
14. 11split The pioneers of Israel...
ORA ,   JERUSALEM   (09.19.12)
are children of Haredim. That says a lot about Haredi education.
15. 14 . Haredim OPPOSED the State
Charles ,   Petach Tikva   (09.19.12)
They opposed the entry of the Palmach in Yeroushalaim . Herzl , the founder of Zionism was of ultra secular descent . Those children became SANE and left their ancestors "childish superstitions"
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