Feiglin Vows to Block Law Banning Shabbat Public Transport
Translated & summarized from 0404 by baba
Moshe Feiglin, chairman of the Zehut Party, declared at the "Olam Katan" conference that he opposes public transportation on Shabbat but would block any legislation attempting to ban it where it currently operates. He emphasized a preference for evolutionary change and providing alternative solutions before altering the status quo. Feiglin's stance was firm when asked if he would vote against such a ban, to which he responded affirmatively.
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- Moshe Feiglin opposes public transport on Shabbat but will block a ban where it exists.
- Feiglin stated his opposition at the "Olam Katan" conference.
- He vowed to prevent legislation that would halt existing Shabbat public transport.
- Feiglin described his approach as evolutionary, not revolutionary.
- He stressed the need for alternative solutions before making changes.
Moshe Feiglin, chairman of the Zehut Party, stated at the "Olam Katan" conference that while he opposes public transportation operating on Shabbat, he would vote against legislation that would ban it in municipalities where it already exists. Feiglin was asked about his stance on public transport during Shabbat and responded, "We are against public transportation even on Shabbat." However, he clarified that he does not intend to alter the current situation without providing an alternative solution. "We will not harm in any way, we will not change something before we provide a better solution," Feiglin said, adding, "We are not revolutionary, we are evolutionary."
The pivotal moment came when the interviewer directly asked if he would bring down a law that bans public transport on Shabbat, even in municipalities that currently have it. Feiglin unequivocally answered, "Yes."
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