Condemning Terrorism in Jerusalem—and Efforts to Stop It
It’s easy to say that murdering Jews is wrong. But why is it hard to say that Jews are allowed to defend themselves?
January 30, 2023
The rule of law isn’t the same as the rule of lawyers.
Last week, an open letter was published bearing the signatures of hundreds of Israeli economists, which claimed that the judicial reforms currently being considered by Prime Minister Netanyahu’s coalition could “cripple” the economy by placing “great political power in the hands of a ruling group without strong brakes and balances.” Richard E. Epstein and Max Raskin disagree. (Subscription required.)
It’s easy to say that murdering Jews is wrong. But why is it hard to say that Jews are allowed to defend themselves?
The rule of law isn’t the same as the rule of lawyers.
A lattice of ostensibly religious and cultural institutions, meant to breed fanaticism.
The dean of Yiddish versus Hitler’s professors.
“I love the Lord for He hears my voice.”
Last week, an open letter was published bearing the signatures of hundreds of Israeli economists, which claimed that the judicial reforms currently being considered by Prime Minister Netanyahu’s coalition could “cripple” the economy by placing “great political power in the hands of a ruling group without strong brakes and balances.” Richard E. Epstein and Max Raskin disagree. (Subscription required.)
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