The hocus-pocus of modern society.

Some people are blessed with the gift of the gab, while others have the knack for the keyboard. Long before I wrote a word for Townhall, I wrote an Amazon book of short Sherlock Holmes stories. I have always loved the world of Sherlock Holmes, in written or video format. And as such, I like detective mysteries. So it caught my eye when an article appeared recently in the local press about a “pharmacy student” who was arrested for his plans to create explosives and poisons for delivery to security officials and citizens. I tried to use Holmes’ reasoning in the case. What, pray tell, could be his name? Bob? Jerry? No, we’re in Israel. Moshe? Aaron? Well, I finally found a more detailed article and lo and behold, his name was Mohammed Shalabi. How come I never thought of Mohammed? Because it is forbidden.

Israel has applied reverse discrimination practices for decades with its Arab sector. A local friend of mine was a Rutgers-trained pharmacist when I first arrived here 34 years ago. For the last 5 years, I have had only Arab pharmacists, both men and women. Their Hebrew is excellent, though the accent gives away the game. They seem professional and knowledgeable. As to doctors, the situation is similar. My wife was looking for an orthopedist. The first 11 names in our HMO’s guide were Mohammed, Ibrahim, Fatima, etc. The twelfth and final fellow was Jewish. On the one hand, I don’t care who provides me services as long as he or she is honest and professional. On the other hand, a single jihadi pilot or pharmacist can ruin your whole day and life.

We live in an age where people don’t want to know the Truth. Bobby Kennedy, Jr. wrote one of the most eloquent and honest assessments of the situation surrounding anti-Israel agitation. After a short time and 500,000 views, he deleted it, no doubt after Qatar complained about being fingered, along with its Muslim........

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