Sorry, I must have missed that study. Would you mind posting the link, please?
Thanks in advance.
You are welcome in advance.
Actually, I've heard that too, and I suspect it's true. Though any study is going to be skewed since the target demographic is so small anyways...The settlers as a whole are a fairly respectable group overall, but they have slightly more than their fair share of nutjobs. It also comes with the territory: how many sane people do you know who would want to live in a small, exposed, vulnerable enclave in the heart of your enemy's territory, knowing that you and your children will be exposed to attacks from the enemy and your own side constantly?
For most, it's a matter of faith and dedication and idealism. For a few, well, as was said, they're just crazy.
This guy was a member of Kach, though, which is fairly racist. They used to have an associated wannabe terrorist group too. Nothing to effective, but embarassing to Jews as a whole.
Kach is a shameful organization. I normally stand with the settlers, as I continue to do in the face of this ridiculous retreat from the terrorists, but at the same time, what this guy did unexcusable and unforgivable. And he should and will pay for it. He's a terrorist. End of story.