squeak, thank you for your reply. It was civil, in large part.
I’ll address para. 4) first. Can you ACTUALLY quote ANYTHING from my postings that says”anything goes”? Exactly which kulos do I defend that are not correct? And why exactly is it wrong to look for kulos? As I said earlier, Bais Hillel today would have to pack up their bags and leave the field to Bais Shammai.
On Zionism ,I’ll leave histor ydecide.
On par 3), I am pleased that you agree to allow kiruv to play out today. I am not sure what you mean by “rabid reform” The vast amjority of reform jews are the quintessentila “tinok shenishba”.
On par 2) your “old ” persona has resurfaced. Why do you inply (nay-actually say it) that the views I present ,and others on this webiste like Pashute Yid, are NOT Torah?
Apart from the saying of “shivim ponim latorah” , I, and the others,actually QUOTE WRITTEN sources to buttress these opinions. If they are not popular in this forum, so be it. I have read many of pashute Yid’s postings and others. They are always measured, supported by actual sources and ,as far as I can read, is not at all”shove in your face”. I try to do the same. If I go over the line, I will be happy to change or retract a statement. To try to muzzle my postings and others shows sings of weakness. If you truly feel that you have the better of the argument, debate it properly.
Lastly, what does “persecuted minority speech” even mean?