Letter to the Editor / UNAMERICAN AND UNDEMOCRATIC

By ROGER C. KOSTMAYER

Israel barred two US brown skin Democratic Congresswomen from entering their country because an American President said it would be “weak” to allow his political rivals in.  Using partisan domestic politics, in both countries, to sully democratic and diplomatic principles, is a dangerous precedent – and this isn’t the first time for either ruler.  A healthy non-political and non-partisan relationship between these two close allies is essential for both, and this episode is a violation.

The corrupt political leader of each of these two democracies violated precedent, tradition, diplomacy and the welfare of their countries, for political gain.  Their actions were unAmerican, undemocratic and dumb.

The good news is the immediate and bipartisan outrage and criticism in both nations -from Americans, Israelis and the American Jewish community.  Insecure autocrats and dictators are afraid of free speech, open debate and criticism; democracies welcome them as opportunities to improve, educate, persuade and develop concensus.

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