the Haredim in Jerusalem are protesting because of an avreich that was arrested 3 months ago for breaking the rules and for debatable claims of spitting at a female police officer. What would happen if a Tel Aviv resident would be sitting 3 months in jail for surfing against the rules?
-- Dov Eichler, Haredi journalist for Kan broadcasting
what would happen? probably nothing. Most people probably would not know. Those who do, mostly would not think they need to protest on the surfer's behalf. the sense of community that causes the Haredi community to go out and protest every time someone gets arrested is beautiful, though the protests are not necessarily so, but the comparison to Tel Aviv is, I think, a fail.
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