Didrik Schiele writes:

>It would be a sad thing if the Israelis continue to boycott Wagner
>after this, as they should not use a bad treatment in the past to
>justify that they can show intolerance themselves.  The feelings might be
>understandable, but they are not right.  You can raise whatever historical
>insults to justify what you do, but it will not break the circle of hatred.

I agree, but let's be clear.  By no means all Israelis want this ban.
In fact, according to the newpaper report, only a few people walked out
or raised objections.  It seems to me as much a political football as
a genuine concern for feelings.

Steve Schwartz