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Superland government
Ram Cohen
Published: 02.06.13, 11:10
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1. Yeah, uh, no.
Dagan ,   Israel   (06.02.13)
The Arabs did it to themselves. When they renounce their violent culture, and when we see none of it in 300 years (still not enough time to repent for all the people they've killed) I'd like to see these laws lifted. For now, they're a fitting punishment. They did it to themselves.
2. Bravo! This is what I call
Silvia ,   NYC   (06.02.13)
A Real Jew and Jewish morality.
3. Integrate the education systems
Shachar ,   Eilat   (06.02.13)
Each group has it's schools so their kids get the education they want to give them but it is building walls between communities and causing increased racism through ignorance. The schools need to be integrated , Jews, Arabs, religious altogether...
4. Congratulations number 1
Avramele   (06.02.13)
You are using the same argument Christians used against Jews for the killing of Jesus to now condemn Arabs to eternal demonization and damnation.
5. Didn't identify any 'race laws'.
Dan   (06.02.13)
6. Israeli arabs living in paradise.
Michael Pielet ,   Israel   (06.02.13)
Arabs do not pay taxes, they work for cash, in cash. Arabs receive all the social benefits, bituach leumi, etc. Arabs receive preferences at israeli Universities. Go to the Israeli hospitals, full of arabs. I do not see any racism! If the arabs do not like it here, I have a good idea, LEAVE!
7. Discrimination, where?
Ros ,   Tel Aviv   (06.02.13)
In hospitals, malls, supermarkets, etc. Arabs and Jews have the same treatment, working in the same areas together, etc.
8. I have an idea
Sarah B ,   U.S.A. / Israel   (06.02.13)
Arabs who do not appreciate or enjoy living in the State of Israel are free to leave. What nerve! People who contribute absolutely nothing to the health and security of the state making demands! Absolutely outrageous! If they are that unhappy -- show them the door. Hope it doesn't bounce them in the tizz on their way out of the Jewish State of Israel, and I certainly wish them happy and productive lives elsewhere. P.S. Returning to Israel is NOT an option. So think carefully.
9. this article reads like was written for Haaretz
zionist forever   (06.02.13)
10. True meaning. With all due respect
JGedalov   (06.02.13)
First rule to avoid discriminating laws; if you are talking about jews then instead of saying arabs , refere to the non jews as muslims and christians if you meant religious aspects. if you are not talking about religion, but you meant natonality, patriotism, then in that case theres no such thing as israeli arab citizens, in the same way there is no such thing as jews arab citizens or christians arabs citizens. If you dont have the correct definition then Ram Cohen article can be perceive as an artcle that descriminates the modern society. Thanks. Have a nice day.
11. Having openly declared itself Enemy of all Humankind, Islam
tom ,   tel aviv   (06.02.13)
should be shielded from everybody on this planet. Integration means everyone around integrating INTO Islam or else! Arabs of Islamic faith are the last group our tiny country should courtship.It has nothing whatsoever to do with racism!
12. Thanks! A voice of truth!
Mary   (06.02.13)
it's long ago that I heard such a voice of truth in Israel. Thank you!
13. One of the reasons most people
Paul ,   Jerusalem   (06.02.13)
don't trust anything a Jew says, is because half the world can't make sense out of a people that vocally defends anyone and anything, but themselves. It is so off the wall, so obsessive and twisted that one has to wonder if there is not some inherited mental defect at play. In this case the charge of racism is absurd. Jews are just as inconvenienced as Arabs. Tell your Arab friends to behave so they won't destroy the quality of life for all.
14. The writer has NO IDEA what racist laws are.
jrebecca ,   modiin   (06.02.13)
The first paragraph is a Pathetic start to a story not worth reading. And the example law given is just an example of how little this writer knows about racism.
15. Discrimination against Israeli Arabs
Joshua ,   USA   (06.02.13)
I am vehemently against discrimination! However - that said, how can Israeli Jews fully trust "Israeli" Arabs who mostly view themselves as "Palestinians" rather than Israelis, commemorate Nakba Day which clearly depicts their "Homeland" as occupiers, vocally or silently hope for the demise of the state Israel, do not serve in the Israeli army to defend "Their" country against it's enemies, subscribe to a murderous religion that espouses elimination of Infidels, i.e. - anyone who does not embrace your vicious, primitive, dellusional religion? How can you develop full trust in such an environment of co-existence?
16. Enough with the hyperbole
Nic ,   Jerusalem   (06.02.13)
From my perspective (working in an amusement park) I saw the whole situation as manpower based; the staff need to communicate with the kids, for safety's sake. We have both Arab and Jewish school groups on the same days, but then again all the ground staff speak both Hebrew and Arabic. It would be much more difficult to fill this specification in Rishon. So yes education reform could be an answer, the Arab school system is in need of improvement, and the Arabic language should be taught at the same level as English. Not to mention religious Jewish schools being bought up to the same educational level as the secular.
17. #1 We should "punish" Israeli Aabs???
On the Balcony ,   Akko   (06.02.13)
We are talking about non-Jewish arab ISRAELIS --exactly what do you think that they deserve punishment for? Being Arab?
18. #4 fair enough
Dagan   (06.02.13)
The difference is that the Jewish leaders and a great deal of their members were not barbaric - they did not dance around the fire when thousands died, nor did they smash away the faces of their enemies, disembowel them, take out their organs and yell Allah Akhbar as was done in Ramallah.. Au contraire to the Arabian leaders and great deal (not all, but a great deal) of their citizens.
19. No8 You are so ignorant of what is happening in Israel
(06.02.13)
You say Arabs do not contribute to the health and security of the state Have you ever been in Israel? I have a chronic disease treated at the hospital by several doctors most of them are Arabs. The head of the ward is an Arab woman !!! But here, we look at them at Israeli citizens... what does it matter if they're jewish, muslims or christians or whatever.... You're so ignorant Sarah and full of hatred !!! I am so happy you don't live among us
20. Equal in sharing the burden
Danny ,   London England   (06.02.13)
I look forward to seeing Israeli Arabs sharing the burden of national defense, although obviously not necessarily in the IDF. If they see the creation of Israel as a disaster, that makes them a security risk.
21. #9
israel israeli ,   tel aviv   (06.02.13)
For years, Ram Cohen is a supporter of Hadash, the same party of Hezbollah agent Bishara and for years, Ram Cohen demands that Israel surrender Golan to Assad. What do you expect from a man who suppports Nasrallah and Assad?
22. And you guys want Alicia Keys to perform for you folks
Linda ,   New Haven, Conn.   (06.02.13)
Heres a woman whos very conception and birth was cosidered a crime in the U.S. Jim Crow. This woman should know better to associate and involve herself with the sin, curse, hate of racism. Alas but the show/racism must go on.
23. israeli swimming pool rejected beduins with cancer same
abdalla   (06.02.13)
month
24. Disgraceful!
Koose E Mack ,   NY NY   (06.02.13)
Superland should be ashamed---- Everyone, including Jewish Israelis are subject to scrupulous security checks. If the Arabs pass, why not allow them access...Many are full Israeli Citizens....This sends a bad message internally and externally. On the other hand, if there was an Arab or Palestinian run amusement park...would I feel secure and safe? Doubtful!
25. Another Brain Dead Jewish Liberal
TruthJew ,   NY,NY   (06.02.13)
The anti-Jewish stupidity of the Jewish left seems to have no limits. The false prophet Mohammed Y"S and his Islamo Nazi hordes have declared a racist, genocidal war against all Jews. When Jews in self-defense attempt to separate themselves from the Islamic savages, the Jewish leftist imbeciles then accuse the Jews of racism. Liberalism is truly a mental disorder!
26. # 19
Eaglebeak ,   Left Coast, USA   (06.02.13)
Nowhere does Sarah B say all Arabs. She is speaking of the whiners and complainers of which there are many. I suspect the Arabs that you are dealing with do not fall into this group. As with most people there are good ones and bad ones be they Arab, Jewish, or anything else. You are lucky to know some of the good ones.
27. @ israeli
JGad   (06.02.13)
The media and journalists also practice discriminatory attitudes against jewish orthodox communities and women. israelis are bad educated! Nu, what kind of flourishing society you can expect from that? Israel was and is a controversial multicultural society. Still a democracy? Mas o menos....
28. Jews and Arabs aren't siamese twins
Robert ,   NY USA   (06.02.13)
RACISM! APARTHEID! UNITED NATIONS HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATION!
29. Why this article is trash
David S.   (06.02.13)
This is a highly manipulative, deeply disgusting hate manifesto coming from the pen of an extreme-leftist radical. It's a surprise such anti-Zionist (antisemitic in disguise) hate figures are allowed into the profession, but in TA anything goes. Even clear treasoneous seditious nonsense. In Sweden the judicial authorities, as the police and the political parties and government are all turning a blind eye towards persecuted suffering Jews by this man's little Arab darlings. Unlike in a comparable same situation in Israel. So which country is the more mature and liberal, toelrant and humane plus noble? Israel, no question about that.
30. Nations at War
Zechariah   (06.02.13)
The Arabs of Israel ought be treated respectfully if they are people of peace but when the Nazis entered Lodz Poland in 1939 they had a welcoming party Ethnic Germans. Some Poles helped Jews few but the Sickness of Group Tribalism is Irrepressible .The Jews and the Arabs like all the Nations are Herds under stress and opportunity Mass Murderers.
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