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Source: https://jewishjournal.com/commentary/columnist/editors-note/358024/be-a-rebel-dare-to-be-a-zionist/
Be a Rebel: Dare to Be a Zionist
(Los Angeles Jewish Journal) David Suissa - Few words are less popular in polite society today than the word "Zionist." But the true rebel thinks: the hell with polite society. Rebel Zionists know that Zionism is the dramatic manifestation of a people yearning for 1900 years to return to their biblical homeland. They know they are part of one of humanity's greatest and most miraculous stories. If that means they get looked down upon by the self-righteous cliques of Zionist bashers, they see that as a badge of honor. The rebel Zionist doesn't apologize for the fact that Israel must be very strong just to survive in the world's most dangerous neighborhood. The rebel Zionist knows that Israel would be a lot more popular with progressives if hundreds of Israelis would die during rocket attacks instead of protecting themselves in bomb shelters. Sorry, we won't die just to make you love us. The rebel Zionist has no problem telling Palestinians that peace is a two-way street and they must do their share if they want a better future. Rebel Zionists, in short, understand that their people need them. They are not at all embarrassed that Israel is powerful. Just the opposite: They think it's really cool to not be victims and to stay alive.