Re: Reflections on Israel’s 70th anniversary (May 4)

Alan Elsner stated that Netanyahu is undermining ‘core democratic principles.’ Let’s look at that from the perspective President Roosevelt’s “Four Freedoms.”

1-Freedom of Speech-in the last dozen years in Israel over 500 new podcasts were created. No media outlet has been shut down and Haaretz among others, hits on Netanyahu daily.

2-Freedom of Religion-All religions are accepted; a far cry when the Arabs destroyed synagogues in the Middle East and now constantly persecute minorities.

3-Freedom of Assembly-Israeli Arabs are marching daily against the regime.

4-Freedom from Want and Fear-Israel has the highest standard of living in the Middle East. Jews rightfully have never been without fear in the last two milleniums.

AIPAC as opposed to J Street will support any Israeli government. True lovers of Israel are not carrying the weight of American politics unto Israeli shores.

Sy Dill

Providence

Board of Directors

RI Coalition for Israel