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In reply to the discussion: Britain adopts broader anti-Semitism definition to fight hate crimes against Jews [View all]shira
(30,109 posts)31. I think you know why.  Their criticism doesn't cross the line.
        Their rhetoric is not the same as the slander coming from antizionist, fringe, racist organizations.
That's why.
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                        Britain adopts broader anti-Semitism definition to fight hate crimes against Jews [View all]
							shira
							Dec 2016
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        Until there are more reasonable standards for banning the people who do it.  n/t
        aranthus
        Dec 2016
        #12
      
        
        If Israel's a racist endeavor and the overwhelming vast majority of Jews support Israel...
        shira
        Dec 2016
        #8
      
        
        There is a difference between pointing out racism in  country and calling it a racist endeavor.
        aranthus
        Dec 2016
        #37
      
        
        You made crap up.  What's the point?  You even claim to not like the BDS movement....
        shira
        Dec 2016
        #51
      
        
        It means there's legit criticism & illegitimate hateful, racist discourse WRT Israel....
        shira
        Dec 2016
        #9
      
        
        No, because for one that's a lie.  Two, you would never do that to another country.  n/t
        shira
        Dec 2016
        #20
      
        
        Yes, bash Israel, give a pass to mass slavery in India & quote from racist Mondoweiss...
        shira
        Dec 2016
        #40
      
        
        IOW, facts don't matter to you.  You've now been provided 2 democracies way worse than Israel....
        shira
        Dec 2016
        #42