I first became aware of National Review after I immigrated from Switzerland to the U.S. I caught a clip of the online editor Charlie Cooke in a masterful debate with Bill Maher on gun control. Switzerland is frequently cited as the most gun-friendly country in the world, second only to the U.S., so Cooke’s arguments aligned closely with my views on the subject.
After seeing the debate, I started visiting National Review website regularly, where I found I had a lot in common with them beyond the issue of gun control. Though most Jews in America are liberal, the Orthodox community is more split. We often find common cause with conservatives on issues like religious liberty, and the abortion debate. It’s fair to say I was a big fan of National Review — until last week.
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