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In article <EGGERTJ.92Jul30165655@moses.atc.ll.mit.edu> eggertj@atc.ll.mit.edu writes:
>In article <159680INN7pj@agate.berkeley.edu> dan@jonas.berkeley.edu (dan graves) writes:
>>   We support Israel
>>   because it is in our interests to support the  only democracy
>>   of the region.   Democracies make better allies and 
>>   Israel has been one of USA's most steadfast allies.
>
>Yemen is starting to be a democracy now.  Lebanon would be a democracy
>if it weren't for the constant invasion, occupation, and civil war.
>Shall we start supporting these two countries at the same rate we
>support Israel?  Or should we reduce Israel's support to the levels we
>give Lebanon and Yemen?
>
>I don't understand what you mean when you say that Israel has been one
>of the USA's most steadfast allies.  Do you mean that the US has, in
>time of need, been able to go to Israel for help?  Do you mean that
>Israel has done its best to do what the US wants it to do?  Please
>explain.

Well, militarily, the US and Israel have a number of joint projects currently, as
well as having purchased each others technology. (Arrow missile, pilotless planes,
tank armor improvements, etc.)  Non-militarily, the US and Israel have a free
trade agreement. (furniture, clothing, etc.)  I believe the US and Israel have
common voting patterns in the UN.  During the Gulf war, Israel stayed out at
the request of the US.

Mark