Military Leaders

Submitted by Michael Smolensky (United States), Apr 26, 2008 at 22:23

To Mr. Burke:

You said, "Military men make awful political leaders."

Please correct me if I'm mistaken, but I thought military service in Israel was mandatory for all. Please understand that I do not mean to quibble about your choice of the term "military men" as opposed to "military leader." I would be curious about your opinion of Yitzchak Rabin.

Thank you.

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