tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8040007778377298809.post5257367178330435142..comments2010-01-18T15:07:51.788-05:00Rick Bookstaberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01753622527319607465noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8040007778377298809.post-46276210904284104522009-12-08T16:56:22.473-05:002009-12-08T16:56:22.473-05:00Rick,<br /><br />I’m not sure if this is supposed to be a joke, or you’re seriously taking on middle-east politics. Unfortunately, I think that Israel – where I’m also from – is going to release all those prisoners that you’re referring to. <br /><br />It will be painful and yes, it will be very heartbreaking to explain to families who may lose loved ones in future suicide attacks, why these murderers have been released. But it is the price that we have to pay to attend to the demands of masses marching the streets and protesting. <br /><br />It also defies rational (Israeli politicians and civilians are not economists), but it will not be the first time, nor, again unfortunately, the last time. <br /><br />What’s missing in your “letter” is the humanistic mission of the IDF to “bring home every soldier” and the truly honest belief that a Jewish life is worth such a sacrifice. <br /><br />Regards,<br />-EranErannoreply@blogger.com