Saturday August 19, 2006

I've Been Thinking:

The actor Adam Sandler has just donated $100,000 and 400 play stations to help Israeli kids whose lives have been marred by Hezbollah this summer.
Sandler is only one of many Hollywood figures to come out in support of Israel.
Almost 100 Hollywood biggees have signed a letter in support of Israel.

Sylvester Stallone ... James Woods ... Bruce Willis ... Nicole Kidman ... Michael Douglas ... they're not even all Jewish.

So what's the big deal?

Historically, Hollywood, especially Jewish Hollywood, has been critical of Israel. Rather than supporting Israel the big names have taken out ads and written editorials criticizing Israel.

So how do you explain what is going on now?

Hezbollah is seen across America as a terror organization.

Just about every American believes that Hezbollah started this crisis by crossing the Lebanese border into Israel and capturing two Israeli soldiers.

Even Arab countries have criticized Hezbollah.
Most importantly, Israel vs Hezbollah is a cross-party issue.
This is not a case of Republican policy vs Democratic ideals.

And Hollywood is rallying to the cause.