I have a number of Jewish friends, and many of them acknowledge privately that Jerusalem is a sticking point in the Jewish psyche, but the Israeli approach has not been consistent with their principles. For many it is a very emotional subject. I understand Dershowitz, but I still vehemently disagree with him. Don't forget that he is, primarily, a libertarian - so his views on Civil Rights are generally good, but he cannot acknowledge his HUGE blind spot when it comes to Israel. On that subject, he turns off his analytical brain and goes with the most extreme, pro-Israel views. He gives lip service to "Palestinians" but not where Jerusalem is concerned. I could link a number of posts to demonstrate that point.

A well reasoned argument is like a diamond: impervious to corruption and crystal clear - and infinitely rarer.

Here, as elsewhere, people are outraged at what feels like a rigged game -- an economy that won't respond, a democracy that won't listen, and a financial sector that holds all the cards. - Robert Reich