Moshe Katzav : to cover up or not to cover up

This is the question.... As Jews we are meant to be a light unto the nations. As a democratic state we are supposed to be transparent and honest.

But how far should a state go to impress those around it? how far should a free country go to exploit its leaders and leadership system for personal gain and advance.

Today the Israeli President was formally prepared to be indicted for numerous charges of sexual misconduct. Is he guilty or not is not the issue I raise, i raise the concern that this pillar of our country who served in total command of the post in with complete support of a nation for the last 7 years is set to stand down in 2 months as his term comes to an end.

Should we, could we have waited until he became a citizen again before subjecting him and the country to this embarrasement.? I'm not suggesting a guilty man should be protected and i'm not suggesting a total coverup. All i propose is that certain elements in society should be prevented from bringing the country into a shameful position when such a delicate matter could have been handled better at a different time.

Alas this is not to be and those who begun the process are those set to gain the most. Unfortunately the country as a whole and the nation in general are sacrificed to another punch of negative world opinion.

We could have done this better....