In July 2017, 43 U.S. Senators proposed a law that would make it a crime for Americans to support the international boycott against Israel. The bill would levy large fines and prison time for businesses and individuals who don’t buy from Israeli companies operating in occupied Palestinian territories, and who make statements, including social media posts, saying that they are doing so in order to boycott. The international boycott of Israel was launched in 2006 by Palestinian NGO’s to protest Israel’s “occupation and colonization of Arab lands.” Supporting the…
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@3CYDXFMConstitution1yr1Y
No, Israel should always be boycotted.
@8L3J6SS3yrs3Y
No, unless it's fueled by hatred or racisim.
@8D6PSQ54yrs4Y
Don'tknow a lot on the topic.
@8D58JHN4yrs4Y
No, though I believe it is wrong to do that, boycotting is protected by the constitution.
@8D4YK9V4yrs4Y
Of course not, and any right thinking person would boycott Israel until they stop their racist policies against Palestinians.
@8D4RB4Z4yrs4Y
No, and Israel shouldn't receive aid of any kind due to illegal settlements that violate international law and more human rights violations that any single person could keep track of.
@8D4JYKN4yrs4Y
No, US’ support for Israel is illegal due to their many human rights violations, therefore boycotting them is each citizen’s duty.
Too complex to answer without research
@8D2VR2FLibertarian4yrs4Y
Not our circus, not our monkey.
@8D2B9BQ4yrs4Y
No, as long as it doesn't incite violence.
@8CZNGPTRepublican4yrs4Y
Yes, boycotting them based solely on who they are is discrimination.
@CardcreedRepublican4yrs4Y
Yes, boycotting Israel is anti-Semitic
@8CNQSZB4yrs4Y
No, so long as the boycott does not stem from racist or bigoted roots.
@8CM3X3HRepublican4yrs4Y
No, as unfortunate as the free speech may be, it's still free speech. However, the same free speech must be allowed equally that supports and honors Israeli American ties.
@8CLNX564yrs4Y
No, but people need to stop leading with emotion and use common sense
@8CLCWLQ4yrs4Y
No, but the those who do should not be surprised or shocked by the reactions of those who disagree with their position
@8CKZS2XConstitution4yrs4Y
No however if it becomes dangerous then it should be dealt with accordingly.
@8CKJ7GFRepublican4yrs4Y
It should be publicly condemned but not made illegal.
@8CJWBTC4yrs4Y
Yes, as long as their boycott doesn't affect our relationship with Israel.
@8CJ4RK34yrs4Y
Uneducated on this topic.
@8CCXDQ2Libertarian4yrs4Y
Yes, this causes issues with keeping peace between Israel and Palestine.
@8CB6KK74yrs4Y
No, if the topic is well-developed in its conversation and does not include racist or hateful behavior, then it is the right to have a critical discussion of the topic.
@8KMDGVF3yrs3Y
I'm uneducated about this topic.
@8KL9M8X3yrs3Y
I don't have an opinion on this yet.
@8KK6XXC3yrs3Y
Israel is a important ally to Canada and we should maintain a strong relationship with them however the right to free speech should Also be respected .
@8KGNVL3Progressive3yrs3Y
This doesn't apply to me
@8K2WDNX3yrs3Y
No, but there is no valid reason to boycott Israel
@8JV5HLP3yrs3Y
if you are a government official, yes
@8JPJYNC3yrs3Y
I don't think this should matter much.
@8JKD4RF3yrs3Y
No, it should be illegal to support Israel.
@8JG83BT3yrs3Y
No, Israel is attempting to annex it's neighbors.
@8JF2VC7Independent3yrs3Y
The government should be forbidden from doing so and forbidden from providing any funds to organizations that participate in the BDS movement, but private businesses and individuals should be free to.
@8JDG9HL3yrs3Y
Only if the individual is violent and violates the 1st amendment.
@8JD5DGG3yrs3Y
They should be able to boycott, but not on America's behalf. They should do it on their own behalf.
@8JCQ93S3yrs3Y
Who ? Us citizens of Israelites?
@8JBH7P33yrs3Y
Yes, but allow if the organization proves the supreme court it is clear of ties to terrorism and is not funded by foreign regimes.
@8JB2RN43yrs3Y
Yes, boycotts against Israel harm one of our greatest ally
Constitutionally speaking, no, as this would be a violation of the 1st Amendment. On the other hand, yes, as this could cause harm since they are an important ally--this also includes wanting to boycott for racism or hate for the nation and it's people.
@8J98S5D3yrs3Y
No, and stop supporting Israel.
@8J6RW733yrs3Y
A boycott of Israel should be mandatory. They commit genocide.
@8HYV5HW4yrs4Y
No, and it is impracticable to boycott a nation-state
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@8HTW3KX4yrs4Y
no, if you don't like Israel you should be free to say so
@8BC793VLibertarian4yrs4Y
The United States of America belongs to Americans who are allowed to boycott anything they want. This question frightening shows that some think we are not a different country and that we are beholden to Israel.
@8HPQ3KBIndependent4yrs4Y
Individuals should not be penalized because it is a matter of free speech but as representatives of companies, agencies and schools who are forbidden by law from engaging in foreign boycotts (it is reserved to the federal government) in their official capacity, they and their agency should be punished for that illegality.
I don't have enough info to make a decision
@8HMFKM34yrs4Y
yes but only people from around there ND NOT PEOPLE FROM AMERICA
