Reply To: About the Government of Israel, I do shudder

feminist- thats not really due to religious considerations. the courts decision is based on the complaints of smaller business owners who cant afford the knas of staying open, while the larger stores can be michallel shabbos and cheshbon the knas into their budget. furthermore, its not really a recent decision, just a pledge to enforce an already-existing law. honestly, if noone would complain about the fines, the court wouldnt give two hoots about the situation. they dont care about the chillul shabbos at all.