aperson

I was considering not commenting on what you said partly because it’s so obvious it doesn’t need to be said, and partly because I doubt my words will make an impression. Nevertheless I will speak hoping that maybe you are mature enough to consider the words of others.

I commend you on using your brain and thinking for yourself. Following the crowd without thought is a plague that affects many people. However, I’m pretty sure that if, by your own admission, the Gedolim wouldn’t like what you have to say (meaning they disagree with you), then you basically said it all yourself.

You have every right to ask a question looking for an answer, but to have the brazenness to disagree with such confidence that you must know better based off of one Mishna you learned, just screams that you should re-evaluate how you look at the leaders of Klal Yisroel. Are they just regular people like you and me playing politics, or are they wise scholars who truly understand the will of Hashem based on years of study and spiritual growth. I’m not saying turn off your brain. I’m saying have the recognition that there are people more educated and wiser than you that probably have a real answer to your question. Do you write off a Tosafos as silly because you think there’s an obvious flaw in his logic? I certainly hope not.

I could argue about math with a Mathematician who has spent years researching the topic, but I would just look like a fool doing so.

I would suggest that if you actually care about getting an answer, you should take the minimal effort necessary to ask one of the Gedolim or a real Talmid Chochom, Gadol or not, what is the justification for Kollel learning in light of the Mishna that you use to attack the lifestyle of people dedicated to doing the will of Hashem. If you truly can’t find one, please let me know. I can put you in touch with a few very easily. Unfortunately, I suspect that you’re not interested in an answer based on the tone of your writing. I hope I am wrong.