Draw the line: Should the U.S. always support Israel's policies?

This week we move from the realm of the home and family to an issue of national politics, Should the U.S. always support Israel's policies? This question addresses an issue that can be examined on many levels: state policy, the imperative to support other democracies, what it means for jews, and a host of other perspectives. Given the broadness of this question, I am sure your comments will be super interesting, so let's get a dialogue going! This has certainly been a contentious issue among our visitors.

Over 365 visitors who have responded to this issue. Here is what the results look like so far:





Here are some thoughts from our visitors:

YES
"Yes, we need to support our homeland. Not many other people can or will." -Anon.

"Israel is a symbol of freedom and wisdom. U.S. should support Israel if it supports freedom and equality in right [sic} for everyone." -Anton, St. Petersburg

NO
"What if they don't make sense? Of course nt. Each policy must be evaluated on its merits and then supported (or not) based on what is best for the world." -Anon.

"Israel is not the 51st state." - Alise, Philadelphia, PA

UM
"Sometimes Israel gets into a fight but most of the time its good and there's peace." -Eric, Parsippany, NJ

"I think that it matters if the U.S. is earning enough money. We can't always help epeople because we need to focus on our country too." -Sabrina, Monmouth Jct., NJ

What are your thoughts on the issue? Share your thoughts by commenting. Don't be shy! The whole point of this part of our exhibit is to begin a dialogue.

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