Sacha Baron Cohen as Col. Erran Morad on the Showtime show 'Who Is America'
While there is consensus among Israelis on the accuracy of the archetype-the heavy accent, the flagrant machismo, the inherent misogyny-opinions across social media and the press are divided as to whether Baron Cohen, until now a beloved "son of Israel," is turning his back on his mother's country of origin. While some think that Baron Cohen's parody is a chance to reflect on Israel's growing militarism and international isolation, others like Shmuel Rosner (Does Sacha Baron Cohen Understand Israel? August 9th) complain that the character misrepresents today's Israeli society and brings harm to the country's already struggling image in the world. Perhaps Rosner should seize this opportunity to look at the Morad within himself.
Comment: The way things are going, they might not be too far off the mark. But it's not that the world can't sustain the population - because it can. However our dear psychopathic leaders see it fit to squander, hoard and abuse what is available - and like running a large corporation into the ground in their seflish pursuits, they will do the same to the planet.