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Our great nation now teeters on the brink of a widening abyss. Without immediate action, we are at genuine risk of civil conflict and losing our precious democracy.

Inside Israel, there's no semblance of apartheid. It's a wonderful democracy, with everyone treated the same.

This is a very wise and very courageous thing for President Obama to do. And in my opinion, is long overdue.

Without immediate action, we are at genuine risk of civil conflict and losing our precious democracy.