Myths and Facts: Zionism is Racism

It looks like the Myths and Facts people are now producing videos which are now being complemented with YouTube Videos.

This is an excellent one about the Myth that "Zionism is Racism:

Some points to summarise:

• Israel is not the only homeland.  Germany, Ireland, Greece and many others have similar laws for nationality
• Israel is a multicultural country which accepts and welcomes non Jewish citizens
• Arab states have similar laws, but prevent Jewish citizens from the same rights as Arabs
• Arab states have laws preventing Palestinians from becoming citizens

Taking back the definition of Zionism

David Zwartz has a letter in the Dominion Post on Friday.  It must have been in response to other correspondence that I missed:

Zionism is the national expression for the return of the Jewish people to their ancient homeland (Letters Dec 11). The Jews needed Zionism to survive into the future after centuries of Arab oppression outside their homeland led to the establishment of the state of Israel in 1947, and its subsequent development.  I am proud to be a Zionist.

David Zwartz

Kelburn.

I think it's important that we repeat this.  The extreme left and other ignorant parties continue to redefine Zionism.  This definition should be kept for future reference.