Last week the Emory Students for Israel held a discussion, debating how the US Presidential elections will affect Israel. Joining the conversation was Middle East history Professor, Dr. Ayalon, who greatly contributed to the conversation with his analysis of Obamaʼs and Romneyʼs views on Israel, and the Israelisʼ views on the candidates. Also contributing to the discussion was a representative of the College Republicans club and various members of Hillel. Discussion topics included Iran, the two state solution, and the ever changing political climate of the Middle East. Participants on both sides of the political spectrum enthusiastically debated which is the proper course the candidates should take in the Middle East, should they win the Presidency. The future of the West Bank was also passionately debated.

This discussion was an excellent demonstration that regardless of what we believe, as long as people can come together and voice their opinions in a civil manner about the issues that matter to them, we are fulfilling one of the most important aspects of democracy.