HERE'S TO THE SLAVES!

They do not rave. They are glad to be here as our slaves. I am speaking of the Sudanese who are kept here as refugees, but without status. They do work, indeed! They are offered care, but have no official status in Israel.

They are escaping for religious freedom as Christians in a Moslem society.

They can be asked to leave Israel at any time since their refuge is transient.

They are given very poor and limited housing which is automatically deducted from their hotel pay checks. They are fed at the hotels on a schedule. Their food is also deducted as is their transportation to and from work.

The hotels in Eilat became their host employers with government approval. They cannot leave for another spot. They can be arrested if they try to get to another location here in Israel. Eilat is an odd place indeed.

Hotels here can offer special programs to "teach culinary arts" to young people from all over, receiving labor for no pay under the guise of "free training".

The main revenue here emanates from the hotels. There are many, and most thrive. Russians, French, South Americans, and Tel Avivian Israelis continue to pour themselves into the cool and luxurious pools. These tourists are also most willing to pour out their pockets for the privilege of shopping here, TAX FREE. The fact that prices have been raised before hand to accommodate the tax free details is not a popular subject for discussion!

One can surmise that the hotel associations here which are behind the expansive hotel chains are like a private government branch. They duel, they rule, and they fool!

Here's to dominance and profit----financial rule---Israel does it well!

Farewell to all! Miss Rheingold