Modern Israel was born into a war zone and continues to this day. It is populated with people with a common heritage. It is vastly different than the US. Just like we can't have Swedish socialism, Israeli democracy won't work here either.
For over 200 years we've been OK with people over the age of 18 voting. Once you start down the path of "those people" shouldn't vote, you've given up the freedoms we've worked so hard to maintain and expand in teh last 200 years.
And yes, letting everyone vote WILL destroy the Republic eventually. The alternative is destroying it via a fascist dictator. I'd rather go down swinging on the side of right.
Well I guess we just have a different view/opinion which is great!!!!! That is what makes this country GREAT!