You’re not “an idle dreamer”. I venture to suggest that you are, like me, “guilty” of being an idealist. But you shouldn’t let that worry you. Why not? Because to be an idealist in today’s world is actually to be a pragmatist, even a realist. Meaning? Unless we can give substance to the notion of human rights and justice for all, unless our small, fragile planet is managed for the public good of the many instead of the private greed of the few, there won’t be, can’t be, a future worth having.

I don’t think it’s “hate” that’s driving the world to destruction. I think it’s the ignorance of public opinion, in America especially. Until it is much better informed than it is about the issues that really matter, there is no way of making use of what passes for democracy to call and hold our leaders and governments to account.

That’s why I devoted more than five years of my life to researching and writing ZIONISM: THE REAL ENEMY OF THE JEWS – to empower citizens, Americans especially, to make what passes for democracy work for justice for the Palestinians and peace for all. (I hope you’re reading my book).

Very best wishes,

Alan

PS I used to say to my children that when politicians moved their lips, they were lying. At the time that was an exaggeration to make a point. Today I think it’s pretty much the case.