you just picked a specific value that you disagree with him on. that has nothing to do with the fact that in general he provides insight on both sides, which is definitely usually a pretty good sign that the person is being more truthful. obviously its not full proof but its definitely a huge plus...
as to the value of living in Israel, I don't think its an argument about just the value of living there as much as it is a disagreement about the value of living in Israel vs 1 Jewish life...
Thank you. I do represent the less popular side usually, but that's because there's no point fighting for the popular side unless I have something unique to contribute.
I would clarify that there are two distinct debates about living in Israel - from an individual perspective, it is almost universally agreed upon that there is a commandment to be in Israel. The major debate is about the public perspective. There is a huge body of thought that it is critical for Jews to be sovereigns of (all of) Israel. Herzl went a step further and said it is morally critical for Jews to have their own country even if it isn't in Israel.