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UK lecturers support Israel boycott call
Yaakov Lappin
Published: 30.05.07, 20:40
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1. Those that bless Israel will be blessed, and those that curs
(05.30.07)
curse Israel will be cursed. Amen!!!!!!!!!!!!
2. It's things like this...
canadian ,   canada   (05.30.07)
... that will ensure I feel no sympathy for the british when they are living under sharia law. Of course it's not as bad as it sounds. With it's current trend british acadamia is sure to follow their bretheren in arab countries and become terminal underachievers. So not much will be missed in the long term.
3. Message
Choni Davidowitz   (05.30.07)
Another message (from God) for Jews to leave the exilic graveyards and come to their only true Home- Eretz Yisrael.
4. boycott
colin   (05.30.07)
OOPS great mistake The absent minded professors wanted to boycott the kidnappers of one of thier own JOURNALIST MR JOHNSON.Well they thought israel is part of Gaza.At least the direction was right.
5. British Academic boycott
Simon ,   London   (05.30.07)
Israel should answer this academic boycott by encouraging British Jewish Students to go to Israeli Universities to undertake undergraduate studies. Why should we encourage our children to go where they are not wanted. I say not wanted because on the same day they voted on a boycott of Israeli academia they also voted to turn a blind eye to Islamic extremism and terrorist recruitment on campuses in the UK. This at time when Anti-Semitsm in the UK is at its highest recorded levels and most of this comes from Islamic extremists.
6. In total shock
Michael Ben Raphael ,   Tel Aviv   (05.30.07)
As an oleh from the UK i am in total shock. The Uk is becomming increasingly anti semetic. But, we mus'nt worry about the boycott. Any research projects we do, we will keep from the British
7. ignorance
Nick Sunderland ,   London, UK   (05.30.07)
I can't believe the ignorance of some people in this country, and just because of the situation with the Palistinians is it not fair to penalise the Israeli students. Maybe they should boycott themselves too for what Britain has done in Iraq? who needs them anyway! I'm sure there are enough academics in the US
8. We need to stop caring about what they think
Besalel ,   Kew Gardens, NY   (05.30.07)
We have a choice before us: Either do what is just and right or attempt to please everyone. We cannot sacrifice the former in favor of the latter. If we stand strong to our just and moral principles, the nations of the world will be forced to accept them as reality. If we won't fold, they will. For too long we've justified taking actions (or not taking actions) that blatantly hurt our interests because doing so, we erroneously thought, will make them our friends. THOSE WHO HATE US WILL ALWAYS HATE US. Don't you get it? They try their best to get us to hurt ourselves as much as possible to make thier job easier. The time has come for Israel to take steps that are in the best interest of ISRAELIS and JEWS and not Americans, Europeans, Latinos, African Pygmies, and everyone else but us.
9. RELAX - AND JUST LET IT ROLL - ITS GODS WORK AT HAND
Andrew ,   Miami,FL   (05.30.07)
SLOWLY BUT SURELY GOD IS TELLING JEWISH PEOPLE IN THE UK TO COME HOME THANK THEM FOR TAKING IN SO MANY KIDS DURING THE HOLOCAUST - AND MEAN IT - IT WAS VERY NICE OF THEM (does israel really want darfurs refugees?) ISRAEL MUST NOT BE DEPENDANT ON WESTERN STATES ISRAEL MUST EITHER FIGHT AND GROW AND LIVE...ON ITS OWN TWO FEET...(relax - look at the israeli model - its designed for expansion and nation building) OR IT MUST COMPLETELY RE-ASSIMILATE ITSELF INTO ITS GREATER SEMITIC FAMILY (relax...being home is nice...the arab is our cousin...and maybe god has a different plan for a COUNTRY called jerusalem...a united powerhouse) hmmm
10. Little Britain
New Yorker ,   New York   (05.30.07)
This used to be the country that ruled the seas. Now it's full of idiots who steer the former great country closer and closer to her speedy eclipse.
11. muslim apartheid
Kapara al Haismuk   (05.30.07)
Long live muslim apartheid, no christians/jews allowed to immigrate to saudi arabia and get citizenship and openly practice their religion. Muslim apartheid forever....... I'm glad britain academics have no problem with muslim apartheidists.
12. A Vote That Will Live in Infimy!
Bluto ,   U.S.A.   (05.30.07)
Boycott the U.K. until it's recinded.
13. EUROPEAN ANTI-SEMITISM REARING ITS UGLY HEAD....
Chaim ,   USA   (05.30.07)
14. Israel Boycott
Mike ,   Manchester England   (05.30.07)
I think this is wonderful news, and a long time overdue, It's really about time Israel stopped getting away with criminal acts because everyone feels guilty and ashamed to have a go at the Jewish people because of the holocaust, it was a terrible thing that happened to them but it cant excuse their actions.
15. Brits never liked Jews
ELY GREENHUT ,   Tzfat Israel   (05.30.07)
16. boycott
alun ,   london uk   (05.30.07)
why don't we try to organise a boycott of british and palestinians academics who support the anti semitic hamas and hezbolloh who are comitted to the genocide of the jewish people and are blatantly antisemitic
17. boycott on ALL UK products now. Now.
Norm ,   Israel   (05.30.07)
We can manage without our English chedar............
18. Thank You britain
perpetual_dream ,   Jerusalem, Palestine   (05.30.07)
Finally, the sound of reason came into play. The jewish lobby can't force the free nations decisions anymore....
19. Well done! :-)
George ,   Jerusalem, Palestine   (05.30.07)
this brave decision has nothing to do with anti-Semitism. There are Jewish academics among those who voted to boycott. We love Jews, but we have an issue with Zionism. There is more good to come..
20. UK: a tool of the Terrorists
WW   (05.30.07)
21. They Will Be Boycotting The Israeli Left!
Yishai Kohen ,   YeShA, Israel   (05.30.07)
I LOVE cases like this of friendly fire!
22. Never again!
Andras Bereny ,   Kfar Tapuah, Shomron   (05.30.07)
Never again, never again is our cry Never again, never againwe vow for we must do what must be done and we will do it now We proud sons of the Maccabees Stand up for Jewish rights Bar Kochba'sblood fills our veins we fear no mortal's might In Warsaw's ghetto we arose for a heroic stand and then we blow the British out of our Holy Land Never again, never again is our cry Never again, never againwe vow for we must do what must be done and we will do it now
23. Condemn Complicity Of Israeli Leftists.
Terry ,   Eilat, Israel   (05.30.07)
Many of our own academics have furnished plenty of ammo to be used against us by their constant criticism of Israeli policy. They shouldn't be so shocked when they themselves are discriminated against & boycotted. In the eyes of the outside world, even Israeli leftists are just Jews. The Israeli left cannot understand that they are in the same boat as the rest of us. And if that boat sinks, they too will go down with the ship.
24. right step towards full boycott
Palestinian refugee   (05.30.07)
The world should follow those steps and do exactly like they did before to South Africa till the end of apartheid and racism in Israel.
25. Academics ,R wing BNP, Skinheads and Muslims have united..
Alan ,   SA   (05.30.07)
26. BRITISH ACADEMIC BOYCOTT
Mitchell ,   Miami, USA   (05.30.07)
The Israeli government saw the writing on the wall over 2 years ago. They only went into action now. It is time for the Israeli government to contemplate how to respond to this evil decree, but not by some knee jerk reaction but by some thoughtful, logical and determined response. Perhaps and international academic refusal to engage with those who will not reject the boycott? Perhaps a demand that these wonderful British academics actually do something to help their Palestinian brothers? Perhaps an international academic symposium on "What Motivates British Academics to Engage in a Boycott of Israeli Academics and Architects? We can then draw conclusions and publish them. I would argue, that anti-Semitism is the rational, not a desire to support the Palestinians. In the interim, I would further propose that we study whether all Jewish Students and non-Jewish students who support academic freedom might pin a Yellow piece of fabric on their clothing, in the shape of a college cap and a clever logo that depcits the British Unon of Hate.
27. britsh hypocrisy
ehud nackash ,   israel   (05.30.07)
what is UCU stand for the occupation of "islas malvinas" AKA Falkland Islands?
28. Jews and friends (there are some) around the world...
im lo ani li ,   az mi li?   (05.30.07)
...should ensure they boycott all things British. Any UK made product and/or service should not be purchased. Send a message, make a difference. I'm sure that many Jewish business moguls, from far and wide, ceasing to do business with that country on principle, would serve to retard this nonsensical, and naive campaign. The boycott should be under the banner: UK Lecturers: why not the truth!? (A: rabid anti-Semitism)
29. israel Vs Racist South Africa
campbell ,   London   (05.30.07)
the israeli occupation of palestine will end if the whole world joins the British academic unions to boycott israel as we boycotted the racist south africa
30. TINGED with antisemitism?
Chatich   (05.30.07)
Are you people for real? Who writes this stuff? Try deluged, drenched, soaked, marinated, dripping with antisemitism. "This is a sad day for British academia. The boycott resolution is a badge of dishonor." - Exactly.
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