There are many ways to express one’s opinions in a civilised society—through debate, diplomacy, and dialogue. But then, there are those who resort to petty and vulgar theatrics, displaying their sheer intellectual and moral bankruptcy.
JALAL TAGREEB -- Mr. Walid Al-Adwan, the Deputy Head of the Jordanian Bar Association, has chosen the latter path by painting the Israeli flag on the floor of the Bar Association’s entrance, ordering visitors to step on it like some medieval barbarian reveling in his own ignorance.
Is this the behaviour of a legal professional, someone who is supposed to uphold justice, order, and the principles of law? No. It is the behaviour of a desperate, small-minded individual who has nothing meaningful to offer in the realm of ideas, so he resorts to childish stunts to pander to the lowest common denominator of his audience. This is not an act of resistance; it is an act of incitement. It is not an expression of strength; it is a pitiful display of weakness.
The hypocrisy here is staggering. Jordan, a nation that has benefited enormously from its peace agreement with Israel—whether in trade, water resources, or security cooperation—now plays host to such blatant hostility, unchallenged by its government.