We agree, the sentencing request is disproportionate. None of that other stuff matters. I’m no fan of the guy, and recall taking a lump or two for my criticism at the time, but this stuff isn’t relevant when it comes to how long he’s behind bars. American’s don’t require disproportionate punishment for a Jewish criminal as a condition of supporting, or not supporting, Israel.
I’m not saying that he should be punished more as a Jew. I am saying that there is no gain in the community waisting good will on this. We have more important things. He is a crominal, and if he actually serves 15 or 30 years means little.