[quote=FlyerInHi]
My read of history is a little different. I don’t disagree with your other points, but the real issue here is anachronism — Empire was 19th century whereas nation-states were 20th century.[/quote]

Plenty of multi-national countries are surviving – the United Kingdom, the US, China, Iran, Nigeria…

[quote=FlyerInHi]On Israel, today we live in a globalized world of open borders, free movement, freedom of religion. For Israel to hang on to the “Jewish State” is anachronistic. A whole governing structure based on the Jewish religion is anachronistic and against principles of human rights, plain and simple.[/quote]

The borders are open if you have the money and that is nothing new. If you are a Syrian refugee trying to reach Germany you will be beaten up when you enter Bulgaria.

I agree with you that some or most Palestinians are not being treated fairly. I just don’t find arguments of something being anachronistic relevant.