Comment by greenavocado

Comment by greenavocado 3 months ago

> America is ridiculously pro free speech

Except for one group of people which have made any criticism of them carry legal consequences

> one group of people which have made any criticism of them carry legal consequences

Jews? You know we have other federally-protected classes, correct?

If you’re referring to Israel, no, there aren’t legal consequences for criticising Israel. Half of the vocal minority of the internet is constantly up in arms about Israel.

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ok123456 3 months ago

30+ states have anti-BDS statutes that make it a crime to criticize Israel.

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- nashashmi 3 months ago
  
  You mean make it a violation to boycott israel
  
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  ok123456 3 months ago
  
  A boycott is a form of protest.
  
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ok123456 3 months ago

Yes. They made it illegal even to stop buying their products!

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BobaFloutist 3 months ago

Oh, which group did you have in mind?

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ok123456 3 months ago

The ones you can't boycott, divest, or sanction and hold a public sector job in many states.

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- BobaFloutist 3 months ago
  
  Why won't you say it out loud?
  
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  ok123456 3 months ago
  
  I'm trying not to derail the conversation by saying the state of Israel, and its lobbying apparatus.
  
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