23 Jun 08
A truly healthy society -- be it Israel, Western Europe or the United States -- must possess a tradition of freedom and democracy, as well as a strong sense of itself and its past, says Natan Sharansky. Many consider nationalism and religion to be prime causes of war. But, Sharansky argues, in the right context -- namely, when coupled with a healthy democratic tradition and vibrant civil society -- a strong national identity can foster stability, and also help a nation ward off internal decay and external threats:
http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/d9873598-3ada-11dd-b1a1-0000779fd2ac.html
http://www.jewishexponent.com/article/16378/
also:
McCain and Sharansky:
http://www.nysun.com/editorials/mccain-and-sharansky/79354/
23 Jun 08
Originally posted by der schwarze RitterWell, that pretty much kills most of your own views as per expressed in the forums, then. Glad to see you've finally come to your senses.
A truly healthy society -- be it Israel, Western Europe or the United States -- must possess a tradition of freedom and democracy, as well as a strong sense of itself and its past, says Natan Sharansky. Many consider nationalism and religion to be prime causes of war. But, Sharansky argues, in the right context -- namely, when coupled with a hea ...[text shortened]...
also:
McCain and Sharansky:
http://www.nysun.com/editorials/mccain-and-sharansky/79354/