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To: dervish; Vicomte13
Israeli citizenship isn't based on religion. 20% of Israel's citizens are Muslim, and there are 14 or 15 recognized religions, Judaism one of them.

Immigration policy is based on persecution. Either Jewish or one Jewish grandparent. The standard taken from the Nuremburg laws. Particularly over the last decade, many immigrants are not Jewish. I'm not sure that's any more despicable than immigration based on country of origin.

That you consider Judaism despicable based on inheritance by "blood", heck, don't convert.

28 posted on 03/09/2007 7:03:56 AM PST by SJackson (No Free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms, Thomas Jefferson)
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To: dervish

Interesting, the French had no problem with Israel when they and the Brits wanted the Suez canal back. The US sold all three out. Political alliances often change over time.


29 posted on 03/09/2007 7:05:53 AM PST by SJackson (No Free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms, Thomas Jefferson)
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To: SJackson; dervish

"That you consider Judaism despicable based on inheritance by "blood", heck, don't convert."

I DON'T.
I merely note that countries which base nationality on blood are NO MORE despicable than religions (like Judaism) which do. I don't think EITHER are despicable (so long as there is a work around, and in both cases there is: conversion or marriage in). My discussion partner is the one who asserts that countries which base nationality chiefly on blood are despicable. I disagree. It's a logical basis on which to confer status.


32 posted on 03/09/2007 8:21:51 AM PST by Vicomte13 (Le chien aboie; la caravane passe.)
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