By Josh Basson , , Seattle
I strongly disagree with Gila Orkin’s one-sided column (“Jews should confront racism in Israel,” July 24).
Orkin’s depiction of Avigdor Lieberman as an ultra-right-wing nationalist is incorrect. Was it wrong for him to get the 20 percent Palestinian Arab minority that enjoy Israeli citizenship to swear allegiance to the “State of Israel as a Jewish, Zionist and democratic state?”
As citizens of the U.S. we have to swear allegiance to our country.
Clearly Orkin dislikes Lieberman and his party. Lieberman is no racist. His stand against Israel’s enemies is intended to ensure her safety from both internal and external threats.
He may not be politically correct, but he speaks the truth as he sees it, unlike Palestinian Arab leaders who engage in double speak.
Their goal remains the elimination of Israel by making unacceptable demands on Israel. There is a lot more racism in Arab countries that should concern us. Why make racism a problem in Israel when it does not exist?
Racism is not a problem in Israel.