Saturday, August 06, 2011

Arabs are protesting in the millions but Israel protests are always sexier for the Western press

"It has democratically elected representatives and nightly debates far more orderly than those in Israel's parliament. There's no heckling, no talking out of turn and a set of agreed gestures borrowed from sign language to signal speakers when people agree, disagree or have had enough of a particular topic.   If people need a break from lofty debate, they can visit the library, a long table piled with newspapers and books. In the play area, children can have fun with Mr. Potato Head toys or puzzles or snooze on the mat.  For nighttime intellectual stimulation, the camp features guest lectures (Tuesday's topic was "socialism and liberalism") and free stage performances by local theater troupes and musicians."