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The seven wonders of southwest Oregon ... Ticket Availability ... Our View: Bravo, Ashland voters ... The seven wonders of southwest Oregon ... Ticket Availability ... Comment DailyTidings.com Writer Posted May. 12, 2015 at 3:59 PM Posted May. 12, 2015 at 3:59 PM » Social News Letter distorts facts Gene Robbins (April 29) has made attacks on Israel and Jews his avocation, but unfortunately his letters and comments are no more than untrue invective, falsehoods and gross distortions. Israel is universally understood to be the most free, law-abiding, and liberal nation in the entire Middle East, and one of the most creative and democratic in the entire world. Is it perfect? Of course not. No human institution is without faults and shortcomings. But the absolute truth is that Israel strives for fairness and freedom for all its citizens like no other country in the world. Mr. Robbins makes many statements about the difference in rights enjoyed by those in the West Bank as opposed to the rights enjoyed by, in his words, "Jews" in Israel. This is no more than an ugly, anti-Semitic slur. It is not "Jews" in Israel who enjoy the rights and freedoms described, but every Israeli citizen, no matter what his or her race, nationality, religion, gende, or sexual preference. These freedoms do not extend to the people of the "West Bank" as they are not Israeli citizens, and have been kept in a state of hostility and violent upset by their irresponsible leaders who encourage murder of Israelis, especially of Israeli women and children, so as to create terror and mayhem. Israel is the legitimate administrator of this area, recognized by international law, despite Mr. Robbins' anecdotal citation of biased amateur opinions from groups that have made being anti-Israel and anti-Jewish the major source of their funding and support from a largely ignorant and intolerant European public. Israel was attacked several times by Arab armies seeking to massacre its people and to destroy it. Instead, Israel was victorious in these conflicts, and is fully entitled to pacify and control these contested areas until it is satisfied that a peace can be achieved. Mr. Robbins' untruths about Gaza are perhaps even more dishonest and misleading. Israeli policies did not cause the launching of thousands of explosive rockets from Gaza at Israel's civilian population (which is an act of war and a war crime), nor the building of dozens of invasive attack tunnels under Israeli territory (another act of war). These belligerent actions by Hamas from Gaza occurred after Israel voluntarily withdrew from the Gaza strip with the fond wish and repeatedly stated desire to create a peaceful relationship with the people of Gaza. Robbins' distortion of this situation is emblematic of his dishonest portrayal of Israel and of its herculean efforts to find peace with the Palestinian war parties which have so far controlled the fate of their people and refused to recognize Israel's existence. This is very sad, and has led to the miserable plight of the Palestinians, who, should they choose to work with the Israelis, could build a vital and successful partnership and be a joint light unto the world. Maynard Telpner Talent The TPP is toxic Here is the occasion to draw a line in the sand! The interests of multinational corporations are NOT the interests of the American people. Do not abdicate our authority over our own environment, our own workplace, or our own legal system. Avram Chetron Ashland The 'Supremes' Well, Chris Honoré is right, but forgets the  First  Amendment: Amendment I: "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion,  or prohibiting the free exercise thereof;  or abridging ..." etc. (Emphasis mine.) The right-wingers on the Supreme Court claim to be “strict constitutionalists,” and I’m sure they (especially the Catholics) believe their religion is better than mine, but since many denominations  will  marry gays and lesbians “in the name of God” how can they justify prohibiting the free exercise of all those other sects? In my opinion the First Amendment says it all. Peter Nemzek Ashland Explore solar farm Using the city-owned acreage across the freeway for a solar panel farm is an idea of considerable merit. Carol Voisin's recent thorough presentation to the Budget Committee for a professional analysis of creating this farm is truly in keeping with the oft-repeated goal, "sustainability". I recently returned from Israel, where our tour spent three days on a kibbutz in the Negev Desert where thousands of solar panels were lined up, some adjacent to the Jordanian border. They even patented a robot to clean dust from the panels. The profits from electricity generated provided a substantial portion of operating funds for the kibbutz. Yes, let's choose to look into the realistic possibilities of our own solar farm now! Marilyn Briggs Ashland         DailyTidings.com Writer Posted May. 12, 2015 at 3:59 PM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... 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