Talk:Ronnie Kasrils

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[edit] Ronnie is white

Would it be relevant (given that he joined the ANC in 1960) to mention that he's white (or at least was classified as white by Population Registration Act)?

I've also heard rumours that he's jewish. Can anyone confirm this? Since he's quite scathing of the actions of the state of Israel, might this (if confirmed to be true) be relevant?

I agree that it is relevant that he is Jewish, especially since he has been in a controversy very recently with a Jewish South African newspaper over his harsh criticism of Israel [1]. It is also relevant because some Jewish South Africans believe he is overly harsh with Israel in part to give protection to the Jewish community in SA against terrorist attacks. Davidm82 18:00, 23 November 2006 (UTC)

Well I have to disagree. Its foolish to think that this would be his motive. You really think that would work? And what may I ask are Desmond Tutu's motives?

It seems your comments are based on the notion that all Jews are ProIsrael.There is nothing wrong with being Jewish, and opposing Israeli Gov practices. Lots of Jews the world over, (and yes even in Israel) ranging from the most Orthodox to the least, have issues. Please note, I'm not advocating the opposite, that all Jews oppose the state either. All I'm saying is that one cannot infer someones motives simply based on their religion. --nocturnal omnivorous canine 22:03, 22 February 2007 (UTC)

[edit] "former Soviet Union"

This may seem pedantic, but why is the Soviet Union being described as the "former Soviet Union" in his article? In 1963 and 1983 it was the Soviet Union, which could have be described as being the "former Russian Empire", but certainly not the "former Soviet Union". Russia in 2006 can be described as part of the "former Soviet Union."

I hope this is clear, and I've changed the wording. I've also changed "the then Soviet Union in 1963" to "the Soviet Union in 1963" as this is also unnecessary and complicating.

Ecadre 03:49, 20 October 2006 (UTC)