Ajami

The Israeli movie Ajami was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film for tonight's 2010 Oscar Awards.

This movie was written, directed, and played by Israelies - some Jews, some Muslims. It was written and directed by an Israeli Jew - Yaron Shani - and an Israeli Muslim - Scandar Copti. It speaks about Israeli issues, in Israel, by Israelies. It was heavility sponsored by Israeli foundations, some funded directly by the Israeli government. It was chosen as the Israeli nominee for the Oscars by an Israeli comittee.

After all of the above comes Scandar Copti and says that "he doesn't represent Israel" in tonight's ceremony in Holywood. He claims he "cannot represent a state that does not represent" him. He says that "technically" the movie represents Israel, but he doesn't.

Well, guess what, Mr. Copti? It just might be that you're the last Israeli Arab to be sponsored and nominated by the Israeli government, funds, and comittees, because if Israel is good enough for you to take money from, but not good enough for you to represent it - we don't really need your "service", but don't complain about "discrimination". When you spit into the well you've drank from - don't be surprised if next time you won't be allowed near the well...