On Israel and America, I see Israel the same as any other country whether it be Gaza, Jordan, England, or Germany; not my country. I am fine with some support for our allies, but I do not want my country to be heavily involved with any foreign entanglements. America's track record throughout history is not very good.

Having said that, would I personally rather live in a secular Jewish state over a fundamentalist Islamic state or for that matter a fundamentalist Christian state. Yep.

I am too damn close to living in a Fundamentalist Christian state in Florida. I have nothing against folks who believe in Islam or Christian people as fellow humans, but I do not believe in religious dogma and would not want to live under it.

I have learned much from your writing, Tessa and appreciate the dialog.