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https://12newsonline.com/israel-passes-law-to-ban-groups-critical-of-state-military-from-schools/

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JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Israel’s parliament passed a law on Tuesday that could see groups critical of government policies toward the Palestinians banned from entering Israeli schools and speaking with pupils.

The amendment to the education act grants new powers to Education Minister Naftali Bennett, head of the religious-nationalist Jewish Home party, to order schools to bar certain groups from giving lectures to students.

The legislation has been dubbed the “Breaking the Silence” law, a reference to the Israeli group of that name which collects and publishes testimony from Israeli veterans about the military’s treatment of Palestinians in the occupied West Bank and during conflicts with militants in Gaza.

Bennett has been critical of the organization along with other right-wing politicians who accuse the group of damaging Israel’s image abroad and putting soldiers and officials at risk of prosecution for alleged war crimes.

“Anyone who wanders around the world attacking IDF (Israel Defence Forces) soldiers, will not enter a school,” Bennett said in a statement.

 

 

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It sounds like a very narrowly targeted law.  Good on 'em for standing against the weakening of the state of Israel from within.  For Israel to survive AS a Jewish state they will soon have to distance themselves from being as "Democratic".

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12 minutes ago, and then said:

For Israel to survive AS a Jewish state they will soon have to distance themselves from being as "Democratic".

How long can a state survive when it doesn't reflect its own demographics?

 

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28 minutes ago, and then said:

It sounds like a very narrowly targeted law.  Good on 'em for standing against the weakening of the state of Israel from within.  For Israel to survive AS a Jewish state they will soon have to distance themselves from being as "Democratic".

As Israel is a secular democracy, do you honestly think that its okay to infringe on peoples rights for religious reasons ?

Are you advocating a theocracy ? It sure sounds like it.

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1 hour ago, Noteverythingisaconspiracy said:

As Israel is a secular democracy, do you honestly think that its okay to infringe on peoples rights for religious reasons ?

Are you advocating a theocracy ? It sure sounds like it.

A Theocracy?  In Tel Aviv?  I've never been there but one only needs to read a bit of news about the town to know it would never be ruled by religious types of any kind.  I mean that a truly democratic system or even a Republic such as the U.S. allows too much freedom for dissent in a nation that has such determined enemies within its borders.  Israel is unique in that way and will have to make accommodation to survive.  The only "rights" I speak of infringing on is the right of people to undermine the very government they live under.  These are Leftists and they need to be controlled or purged if that state is to survive.  

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1 hour ago, RAyMO said:

How long can a state survive when it doesn't reflect its own demographics?

 

It's their choice to promote the state as one of Jewish character.  IF they want that to continue, they will need to determine the correct course, legally, to take.  If they side with a purely representative government system then they cannot remain Jewish.  That is their choice, one way or another.

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2 hours ago, and then said:

 I mean that a truly democratic system or even a Republic such as the U.S. allows too much freedom for dissent in a nation that has such determined enemies within its borders. 

So a ''democracy'' a la Recep Tayyip Erdogan?

The thing is, either you are democratic with all that implies (including freedom of thought and speech) or you are not.

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6 minutes ago, kartikg said:

Makes sense, no groups should be allowed to meet pupils and feed them with their propoganda. 

But the government can? Is that how it works?

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1 hour ago, Brother_Spirit said:

So a ''democracy'' a la Recep Tayyip Erdogan?

The thing is, either you are democratic with all that implies (including freedom of thought and speech) or you are not.

I agree.  The point is that if they wish to remain a state that is of primarily Jewish character then they cannot remain a true democracy in the conventional sense.  It's THEIR choice.

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5 hours ago, and then said:

That is their choice, one way or another.

Their choice, to the exclusion of others in the demographic who may at point in time be the majority?

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1 hour ago, seanjo said:

Israel is constantly under attack, they can't do total democracy and survive, under those conditions. And take note, Israel is a Western democracy that, I believe, uses Proportional Representation and all of the citizens have representation. It is the only true democracy in that region.

It is also the only country in that region that allows a Gay Pride parade and you can be openly Gay.

If you can't criticize the apparatus of the state than you only have the appearance of democracy.

 

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9 hours ago, and then said:

A Theocracy?  In Tel Aviv?  I've never been there but one only needs to read a bit of news about the town to know it would never be ruled by religious types of any kind.

Are you being sarcastic here ? It's hard to know with you.

9 hours ago, and then said:

I mean that a truly democratic system or even a Republic such as the U.S. allows too much freedom for dissent in a nation that has such determined enemies within its borders.

So in order to protect them from their enemies you want them to become like their enemies ? :wacko:

9 hours ago, and then said:

Israel is unique in that way and will have to make accommodation to survive. 

They should hang on to what makes them unique, that is being a democracy, rather than become like their neighbors.

9 hours ago, and then said:

The only "rights" I speak of infringing on is the right of people to undermine the very government they live under.

If you only allow people to speak if they praise the government you are on the fast rack to fascism/theocracy. 

9 hours ago, and then said:

These are Leftists and they need to be controlled or purged if that state is to survive.  

We could put them in camps. I mean concentrate them so you know where they are. :blink:

Do you really think about what you read ?

6 hours ago, kartikg said:

Makes sense, no groups should be allowed to meet pupils and feed them with their propoganda. 

Only the government should do propaganda. Got it !

I wonder if you guys would feel the same if Israel had a socialist government ? 

9 hours ago, and then said:

It's their choice to promote the state as one of Jewish character. IF they want that to continue, they will need to determine the correct course, legally, to take.  If they side with a purely representative government system then they cannot remain Jewish.  That is their choice, one way or another.

It is their choice and should not be forced upon them by purging the opposition. 

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28 minutes ago, seanjo said:

Funny all the critics of Israel have nothing to say about the blatant brainwashing Arab kids go through at school.

This thread is about the Israeli government infringing on their citizens right to express their opinion, so why would we mention it ? 

This is a fine example of whataboutism. Don't adress the actual issue, instead try to make it about something else. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whataboutism

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1 hour ago, seanjo said:

I have addressed it in my posts above, and I have explained that it does not define democracy in Israel, this is a defensive move, not an anti-democratic move.

As I have explained I think it is a wrong move. In a democracy it should be allowed to present a differing opinion.

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And it seems all these types of post are about Israel infringing something and never the Palestinians infringing something...why is that?

This thread isn't about Palestinians is it ? 

A more interesting question is why people assume that if you have any critisism of Israel you are automatically anti Israel ? 

It might come as a surprise to you but I'm not pro Palestinians, nor am I anti Israel. To me both parties leadership are acting like petulant children and the people who suffer are, as usual, the ordinary Israeli and Palestinian citizens.

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2 hours ago, seanjo said:

I have addressed it in my posts above, and I have explained that it does not define democracy in Israel, this is a defensive move, not an anti-democratic move.

 

And it seems all these types of post are about Israel infringing something and never the Palestinians infringing something...why is that?

Banning freedom of speech and expression IS anti-democratic.  If you want to talk about the Palestinians start a topic but this one's about about Israeli "Democracy".

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5 hours ago, seanjo said:

You can criticise it, just not in schools. And this very narrow policy does not define democracy in Israel.

So in schools, where the people learn? Seems like the best place to ban if you want to discourage any critical thinking about the state.

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21 minutes ago, seanjo said:

Israel isn't just another country it is at war constantly because of the surrounding Arabs, it has a right to defend itself and that right extends to making sure people don't undermine the very military force that keeps them safe.

So in order to protect it's identity, Israel must become something other than a democracy?

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I'll ask you, would you let anyone talk to kids in school?

I'm of the view that education is about thinking critically.and that it's also about hearing people you don’t agree with.

High school/ college students should learn about other views. It's not paid for by the state but NGOs who take their time to give those lectures.

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3 hours ago, seanjo said:

It's not affecting their democracy, it's school kids, not voters, your hyperbole is silly.

Well, it's affecting freedom of speech which is a conerstone of democracy.

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So you'd let anyone go to a school and talk about anything? Would you let a holocaust denier go and make their case in a school? Would you allow a KKK member to go and give a talk on joining their 'club'?

That's hate speech and should not be tolerated.

Here we are talking about a critical view of state apparatus (such as the IDF and government policies) which is healthy for a free society.

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6 hours ago, seanjo said:

It's banning people going into schools, not banning free speech. I know you want to make so much more of it.

 

Would you let anyone go into schools and talk to kids?

It's all about perspectives.  What's the strongest part of this statement?

"Anyone who wanders around the world attacking IDF (Israel Defence Forces) soldiers, will not enter a school"

My money's on the bold/underlined part.  The last part is just to get Israeli's sympathetic with the idea.

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1 hour ago, Brother_Spirit said:

Well, it's affecting freedom of speech which is a conerstone of democracy.

That's hate speech and should not be tolerated.

Here we are talking about a critical view of state apparatus (such as the IDF and government policies) which is healthy for a free society.

It's rather refreshing to agree with you on something.  :tu:

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16 hours ago, RAyMO said:

Their choice, to the exclusion of others in the demographic who may at point in time be the majority?

They won't be the majority anytime soon.  Actually, the latest demographic trends show that assumption to be in error.  Jews have a higher birthrate these days.  Since they will never be allowed to return in their millions, it isn't likely they would ever be a majority.  One thing is certain, if they ever do become the majority, the Jews will be sent into another diaspora or exterminated, outright.  I just don't ever see that happening without a global war.  Those who crave the removal of the Jews from Palestine should really be careful what they wish for...

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13 hours ago, Noteverythingisaconspiracy said:

Are you being sarcastic here ? It's hard to know with you.

So in order to protect them from their enemies you want them to become like their enemies ? :wacko:

They should hang on to what makes them unique, that is being a democracy, rather than become like their neighbors.

If you only allow people to speak if they praise the government you are on the fast rack to fascism/theocracy. 

We could put them in camps. I mean concentrate them so you know where they are. :blink:

Do you really think about what you read ?

Only the government should do propaganda. Got it !

I wonder if you guys would feel the same if Israel had a socialist government ? 

It is their choice and should not be forced upon them by purging the opposition. 

Your rhetoric is noted.  Now please pay close attention to my CLEAR STATEMENT on this issue:  IF Israel is to remain a country that is of primarily/predominately JEWISH Character, it CANNOT  be a true Democracy and must make that clear to all.  It cannot retain that title and still be Jewish.  It must choose one or the other.  I'm not sure where your disconnect is here.  They want to be a nation for Jews just as at least 57 other nations are primarily of Islamic character so what's the problem?  They just need to clarify their stance.

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12 hours ago, Noteverythingisaconspiracy said:

This thread is about the Israeli government infringing on their citizens right to express their opinion, so why would we mention it ? 

This is a fine example of whataboutism. Don't adress the actual issue, instead try to make it about something else. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whataboutism

Horse ****

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18 minutes ago, and then said:

Horse ****

Thanks for reminding me why I rarely post about political issues. It allways seem to end up like this. :no:

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