Comments on: Thumbs Up From Borat

By: Shy Guy

Shy Guy — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 21:14:49 +0000

I live in Israel because G-d commanded us to and has given us the generous opportunity to do so after 2000 years in so many blatantly miraculous ways, and because Ein Eretz Yisrael Nikneit Ellah B'Yisurin, and because my children are growing up here in a more healthy Jewish atmosphere than I grew up with in America, and because every 4 amot of walking here is a mitzvah, and because I live and breathe its holy air with every breath I take, and because we are working on making a difference for the future and not thinking short-sightedly about what is now or in the next 2 days, and because I sense and my Neshama knows we are home. Now, what was it you were saying?

By: David H

David H — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 19:12:05 +0000

I live in America because we have a Constitution (unlike in Israel); because I have the freedom to express my views, even when they are right wing (unlike in Israel); because I know that the American government is fully dedicated to protecting the citizens of the state (unlike in Israel, where the members of the government are looking out for number 1); and, because no American administration, *ever*, would kick a Jew out of his home, simply because he is a Jew (unlike in Israel). Living in Israel means putting your trust in (aside from G-d) the government to protect you and your family – frankly, these days, I couldn't trust the Israeli government to run a felafel stand.

By: Israeli Mom

Israeli Mom — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 12:54:46 +0000

Yuck, that is so sick. I agree, it should have been stopped when they came up with any "hit a" day. It's disgusting.

By: GabysPoppy

GabysPoppy — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 07:07:08 +0000

And how is this different than DICKie KAPOstein's daily "whacko a Jew" blog?

By: What War Zone???

What War Zone??? — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 03:36:30 +0000

How sad. Couldn't have said that last line any better. It's times like this I am happy to live in Israel. Benji

By: Trish

Trish — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 21:10:58 +0000

That, too.

By: Steve in San Diego

Steve in San Diego — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 16:59:02 +0000

Don't get ashamed, get pissed off.

By: Trish

Trish — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 16:55:51 +0000

I am ashamed that this could still happen in my country. I don't understand how the person writing this article could describe either "Hit a Tall Person Day" or "Hit a Jew Day" as "silly." (I also don't understand how it was allowed to continue after "Hit a Tall Person Day.") It's not silly; it's appalling. Children this age can be particularly vicious, and need to be taught in no uncertain terms that this is not acceptable. I don't think it matters how many children were actually struck, either; it's the attitude that is the problem.