Without the specialized knowledge of either Steve or Juan, I might just mention that most armies are "violent organizations". Israel engendered that "violent organization" by its invasion.
The Torah is imbued with a view of God’s law as being one with justice. Jews are not allowed to ask or force their servants to labor on the Sabbath because it is a day of rest for all. Even the oxen plowing the fields cannot be muzzled; they are allowed to munch freely as they work.
Israel has perverted this sacred obligation for fair behavior into permission to starve children and commit war crimes.
What struck me wasn't so much the civil liberties issue as much as the impact on the US economy of these belligerent border guards. Their attitude screams keep your maple leaf dollars at home, we don't want them in this country. Canadian tourists provide much of Florida's income- given this treatment they may decide to fly to Jamaica instead. Perhaps security theater has some downsides.
Yes the guy was a jerk- but I've seen Boston police handle far more ornery fellows in a fashion that compelled obedience without ruffling feathers.
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Without the specialized knowledge of either Steve or Juan, I might just mention that most armies are "violent organizations". Israel engendered that "violent organization" by its invasion.
The Torah is imbued with a view of God’s law as being one with justice. Jews are not allowed to ask or force their servants to labor on the Sabbath because it is a day of rest for all. Even the oxen plowing the fields cannot be muzzled; they are allowed to munch freely as they work.
Israel has perverted this sacred obligation for fair behavior into permission to starve children and commit war crimes.
What struck me wasn't so much the civil liberties issue as much as the impact on the US economy of these belligerent border guards. Their attitude screams keep your maple leaf dollars at home, we don't want them in this country. Canadian tourists provide much of Florida's income- given this treatment they may decide to fly to Jamaica instead. Perhaps security theater has some downsides.
Yes the guy was a jerk- but I've seen Boston police handle far more ornery fellows in a fashion that compelled obedience without ruffling feathers.