Tzippi:
I will reiterate: the time learning in Israel before the get married is not nearly as productive as the time in the US both before and after their stint in Israel. Take a poll for yourself of boys who are back in America 2 years.
In a general sense:
There are no perfect answers. It’s easy to disregard all possible solutions as there is this problem or that. Certainly suggestions that are ridiculous or ineffective shouldn’t be considered. However here are the facts.
The present actions (or lack thereof) of our community are creating aprox. 200 agunos a year. Doing nothing will most definitely assure that this travesty continues. Please offer suggestions for alleviating this tragedy both in the short term and in the long term. Being a naysayer does very little toward alleviating the problem. Constructive discussion on viable suggestions is what is needed.