Quote:
Originally Posted by Pastiche
BZZZT
Wrong. Israel is a theocratic Jewish state enshrined in their laws.
|
They have a system of laws and rights based around Judaism, but that doesn't make them a theocratic state. They are a secular democracy with a moderately influential religious lobby - not unlike many other western style democracies. For example, the U.S. and Turkey both have secular states whose politicians occasionally have to appease the religious contingents.
Quote:
|
At one point, not long ago, the largest recipient of military aid from the U.S. was Turkey. Interesting fact.
|
Interesting, but not really that surprising when you think about it. Turkey is a NATO ally and was a major staging ground for the Iraq war. I believe they are also considered an ally of Israel. They are also building a Disneyland in Turkey (interesting but irrelevant fact).
Coincidentally, the U.S. support of Turkey is a prime example of how we often ally with countries that have contraversial pasts. They have had conflicts with their Armenian and Kurd minorities that make the Israelis and Palestinians look like bussom buddies. I like Turkey and think they are a good country to be allied with, but I am just making the point that Israel isn't a lone case as far as being a contraversial ally goes.