I believe that if Israel were to put an end to the settlements in the West Bank tomorrow, as it did in Gaza, there would still be reluctance on the part of the Palestinian Authority to recognize Israel's right to exist as a Jewish secular democracy. Alan Dershowitz authoritybankdemocracy share on social
Israel can't make peace without the clear support of the United States. Alan Dershowitz clearisraelmake Change image and share on social
I was a Jewish rabbinical student for 12 years, and studied the Bible all the time. Alan Dershowitz biblejewishrabbinical Change image and share on social
Laws are important precisely because in a democracy they reflect the attitudes and aspirations of those they govern. Alan Dershowitz aspirationattitudedemocracy Change image and share on social
Real heroes are those who face death for a principle - say, to save the lives of others - without any promise of reward. Alan Dershowitz deathfacehero Change image and share on social
The struggle for morality never stays won. It's always in process. Alan Dershowitz moralityprocessstay Change image and share on social
I am deeply concerned that, without peace and a two-state solution, the Jewish and democratic nature of Israel is in danger. That's why I have opposed Israel's settlement policy since 1973, and that's why I have favored a two-state solution since 1967. Alan Dershowitz concerndangerdeeply share on social
We don't have an Official Secrets Act in the United States, as other countries do. Under the First Amendment, freedom of the press, freedom of speech, and freedom of association are more important than protecting secrets. Alan Dershowitz actamendmentassociation share on social
We all learn in school that the judicial, legislative and executive branches of government must check and balance each other. But other non state institutions must participate in this important system of checks and balances as well. These checking institutions include the academy, the media, religious institutions and NGOs. Alan Dershowitz academybalancebranch share on social
I can't find anything in the Constitution that says you prefer the life of the mother, or the convenience of the mother if it's an abortion by choice, over the potential life of the fetus. Look, I think women, if they're required to not have abortions, could die and could - so I favor a woman's right to choose. Alan Dershowitz abortionchoicechoose share on social