The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #111199   Message #2342206
Posted By: Emma B
16-May-08 - 12:20 PM
Thread Name: BS: Obama on Zionism, Jews
Subject: RE: BS: Obama on Zionism, Jews
A 'homeland' yes!
'Bantustans' no!
remember The Black Homeland Citizenship Act of 1970?

US President George Bush addressed the Israeli Knesset Thursday, declaring Israel a "homeland for the chosen people."

Where do the 'non chosen' folks go?

Arabs in Israel now form 20 percent of the population but face constant discrimination.
They are barred from marrying Palestinians outside Israel and bringing their spouses to live with them.
They find it almost impossible to get jobs in industries proclaimed as "strategic," such as electricity and water, or to lease land from the Jewish National Fund, despite a Supreme Court ruling in their favour.
Their cities, towns, and villages get less financial support from the state budget.