Israel has many awe-inspiring qualities.  Its people are tenacious and brave.  Its history is unmatched in depth and significance.  And its society reflects the values upon which Western civilization is built.  But discussions of the Jewish State tend to surround its battle for survival – this is a mistake.  We should remember that there is a great deal more to this country and that we have all benefited from its existence.  Israel is a democracy, a strong ally of the United States, and the Middle East’s one true oasis of religious liberty.  I saw all of these qualities during my recent trip there with Christians United for Israel.  But I saw one more that my generation in particular has embraced. Since our founding, American culture has been closely associated with the entrepreneurial spirit.  That is in many ways the underpinning of the American dream, and that spirit is growing.  In fact, a September 2013 Rasmussen...(Read Full Article)