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went to the polls for the No-
vember election.
Still, voter participation here
doesn't compare to many demo-
cratic nations which consistent-
ly see a majority of their citizens
cast ballots, according to Profes-
sor Strate. During last month's
Israeli election, distinguished as
a national holiday, 79 percent of
the citizens voted. Many Israelis
living abroad returned to Israel
so they could cast ballots.
Jeff Kaye, the community
shaliach with the Michigan-
Israel Connection, drove to the
consulate general's office in
A state-wide
election costs
approximately
$5 million.
Chicago — five hours each way
— one of the sites where Israeli
government and Jewish Agency
officials living overseas could
vote.
"I don't think Pm any different
than the average Israeli," he said
"I didn't go because I'm the shali-
ach. I went because voting is
one's right and duty.
"Elections in Israel are still
about foreign policy and defense.
Unlike the United States, eco-
nomic and social issues are not
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high priorities. There, people feel
they can make a difference, and
the issues are matters of life and
death." ❑
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