Comments on: Iowa Governor Says Agriprocessors Must Operate Responsibly

By: Tikva Way

Tikva Way — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 19:43:54 +0000

The Governor didn’t write this kind of an op-ed after the Swift raid because the number of charges aginst Swift and its supervisors were quite small when compared to Agriprocessors.

I would also bet the Governor has heard reports from his AG that very serious charges are going to follow and his administration may want to be in front of the issue rather then get steam-rolled by the public once the the charges become public.

By: JBC

JBC — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 15:35:55 +0000

To poster #10:

U pretty much hit the nail on the head. But the truth hurts and in the short run it is just easier to play the race card. The Governer says obey the law and we respond by calling him anti semetic, ignoring the fact that if all this is, is an anti-semetic, anti shechita, anti-everything campaign, why isn’t anyone bothering the other kosher mear companies?

Basically, we are showing the world that we are no different than other minorities, who when get accused, also play the race card.

Very sad indeed.

By: veryinteresting

veryinteresting — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 14:41:26 +0000

The Governor didnt have to point this out just like he doesnt point out all the countless other companies being reported upon daily in the state of Iowa.

Bottom line, Agriprocessors is straightening its act out.

By: brit

brit — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 14:40:51 +0000

i guess they didnt give enough to his campaign

By: BOND

BOND — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 14:37:13 +0000

The letter written by the Governor was needed since afterall he is the governor of the State of Iowa, however it is far too late for us to receive such a letter and believe that there is a problem.
# 1) There was and will always be Federal Inspectors in the plant watching what goes on.
# 2) We are frum yidden who must not believe the words of the newspapers which have proven time and time again to be shakronim (liars) just to get in a good story for the public to read afterall that is what sells papers and boosts their sales.
# 3) Our own people , Rabbonim, Laymen, & Frum newspaper journalists have been there and yes you can say that in 3 hours what is there to see, but noone was blinded and questions were asked and answers were given as was written extremely well by Rabbi Lipschutz of the Yated Neeman Newspaper and in every large company there will always be disgruntled employees wanting to take advantage when the time allows them to and this is the same scenario.
# 4) Let us not fall in to the whims of the Yetzer Hora who wants us to fall especially as we get closer to Elul and the Yomim Noraim.

By: matzahlocaol101

matzahlocaol101 — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 04:54:58 +0000

Mr Governor,
is there any reason you didn’t make this statement after The ICE raid on Swift beef and Pork netted 1300 illegals on Dec 12, 2006? Did you make any statements about Swift following the “high road” before any charges were even filed? Mr Governor, you are scum.

http://www.ice.gov/pi/news/factsheets/061212wagontrainfs.htm

By: Boroparkyid

Boroparkyid — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 04:31:08 +0000

Maybe the Rubashkin’s should consider moving their plant to another state. Surely another state like Minnesota would love to have the extra tax Revenue and economic activity that this plant would add to their state’s economy.

The Rubashikin’s are well known for their kindness and high ethics. But when successful people hit a bump in the road, all the jealous people are there to make sure they keep hitting those bumps.

Shame on you governor! Sounds like you are more interested in votes than in the truth.

By: ShechitaWatch

ShechitaWatch — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 04:24:49 +0000

#4
So what is the Govenor really saying? That Agriprocessors should act responsibly, and you have a problem with that?
When a frum company acts irresponsibly it shines a light on all yidden. Frankly I don’t care what other companies do. I don’t care if they hire legal residents or illegal residents, or Martians. I don’t care. But when frum yidden go so far beyond the pale that it become national and international news its got to stop. 31 new and old violations – including violations that Lubinsky said last time had already been fixed.
These people built a giant house of cards and when people tried to tell them over and over again that they had problems, they wouldn’t listen. The owners don’t know what they are doing. They don’t know how to run a plant and they are a terrible embarressment. They have brought shame down on the frum community and the sooner they sell the plant and get out of the business, the better.

By: PbP

PbP — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 03:48:09 +0000

#6 is 100% right. Others also made similar points.
No one, especially a governor, should be idiotic enough to make any, especially such strong statements, slander, based on “allegations” and information not gained first-hand.

What does this say about the governor?

Of course, it will be after the Moshiach comes before this type of care will be taken by the many, of proper speech etc..

By: tzoorba

tzoorba — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 23:40:01 +0000

It’s amazing how the liberal press which is always crying for the poor, downtrodden illegal aliens has a sudden turnaround when the target is Orthodox Jews.

Unfortunately, fuel has been thrown on the fire by Herzfeld’s seeking favor with his liberal buddies.

We are still in golus and may Hashem Yisborach bring a yeshua to clal Yisroel soon.