If it were not so sad, the statement by Mr. Cook that “[The rabbis] are here to say that this man — because of his faith, because of what he believes in — will not flee. His character, his religious tenants, would prevent him from that. Specifically, if he was to flee in light of this support that these gentlemen have provided through their organizations, he would dishonor not only himself, but dishonor these men — something he will not do” would be laughable. Everything this man has done so far belies this statement. By violating so many of the ethical principles of his faith; by violating the laws of this nation; by so cruelly and selfishly abusing those desperate individuals which turned to him for employment demonstrate that he has little if any respect for the tenants of Judaism, other than the ritual ones, and especially those ritual tenants which he has used to amass significant wealth.

It is alarming that some Jews would abuse Israel's Law of Return, not to flee persecution but rather prosecution. I clearly believe that Mr. Rubashkin in one of them. Perhaps one day, Israel and the US can clearly establish an agreement that those American Jews under indictment in our country will automatically be returned for trial and sentencing, should they attempt such a flight.

As for his rabbinic supporters, I wonder how many of them would be willing to continue to support him if our court system was such that if he did flee, he could still be tried in absentia, and that they would have to carry out any prison sentence in his place. They should thank God daily that ours is a court system based on true justice and not on retribution or hostage taking!

If it were not so sad, the statement by Mr. Cook that “[The rabbis] are here to say that this man — because of his faith, because of what he believes in — will not flee. His character, his religious tenants, would prevent him from that. Specifically, if he was to flee in light of this support that these gentlemen have provided through their organizations, he would dishonor not only himself, but dishonor these men — something he will not do” would be laughable. Everything this man has done so far belies this statement. By violating so many of the ethical principles of his faith; by violating the laws of this nation; by so cruelly and selfishly abusing those desperate individuals which turned to him for employment demonstrate that he has little if any respect for the tenants of Judaism, other than the ritual ones, and especially those ritual tenants which he has used to amass significant wealth.

It is alarming that some Jews would abuse Israel's Law of Return, not to flee persecution but rather prosecution. I clearly believe that Mr. Rubashkin in one of them. Perhaps one day, Israel and the US can clearly establish an agreement that those American Jews under indictment in our country will automatically be returned for trial and sentencing, should they attempt such a flight.

As for his rabbinic supporters, I wonder how many of them would be willing to continue to support him if our court system was such that if he did flee, he could still be tried in absentia, and that they would have to carry out any prison sentence in his place. They should thank God daily that ours is a court system based on true justice and not on retribution or hostage taking!