Where’s the Thanks?

Tim Horowitz

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Friends,

I have just read that only 22% of American Jews are voting for Bush, up only 3 points from the 19% in 2000.

I voted against Bush in 2000, but am voting for him this time.

As an American Jew, I am greatly concerned about security issues in the USA and Israel. Since changes in policy after September 11th, there have been no major terrorist attacks in the USA.  Where are the thanks?

Since Bush's policy speech on Israel on June 24th, 2002, the number of suicide bombings has dramatically dropped in Israel...the fence is working...the strategy of hitting the terrorists first has worked...since Hamas leaders Sheik Yassin and Rantisi were killed starting in March, there have been no successful suicide bombings within Israel. Where’s the thanks?

Although it can be spun by people not fond of Jews and Israel, the fact is that Saddam Hussein was paying $ 25,000 (a fortune there) to the families of Palestinian suicide bombers...his removal has been a blessing to Americans, Israelis, and all peace seeking, freedom loving people in the world, including those in Iraq. 

As you watch the Olympics, notice how the Iraqi athletes aren't scared beyond belief...Uday Hussein is no longer alive to torture and/or kill them for not winning a gold medal...where’s the thanks?

As many of you, I don't agree with many of Bush's domestic views.  But as far as the economy goes, the USA lost 500 billion dollars due to September 11th...Bush's policy changes have protected our lives and our wallets...

As for John Kerry...he voted against the 1991 Gulf War DESPITE UNITED NATIONS APPROVAL...where would all of us be if Saddam were allowed to run rampant then?

Kerry has told Palestinian groups that Israel's fence is provocative...

Somebody please explain why I am one of the few converted American Jews to Bush.

I know I am thankful to him.