Stop falsely accusing critics of anti-Semitism

[MaggieD]

"When people criticize Israel (or any nation-state, for that matter), it is fair to challenge them – on the merits of the argument. However, Israeli government apologists instead shamelessly exploit the charge of anti-Semitism as a means of discrediting and obstructing those opposing its practices and behavior.

These attacks, sometimes drawing upon classic anti-Semitic images as in Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu’s recent speech to AIPAC, have most recently focused on trying to thwart political organizing on college campuses, by both students and professors, in support of policies and time-honored strategies – like Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) – intended to hold Israel accountable to international law and basic principles of human rights.

Although this is certainly not a new phenomenon, these charges of anti-Semitism have become epidemic."

Just a thought.

http://www.jpost.com/Opinion/Op-Ed-Contributors/On-Holocaust-Remembrance-Day-A-call-to-stop-falsely-accusing-activists-of-anti-Semitism-350588

[JI7]

1. i'm a critic of israel and there HAVE been many anti semitic attacks

[Erich Bloodaxe BSN]

2. It would be nice, but it's unlikely.

There are plenty of full-blown antisemites out there, as witness what's been popping up at rallies in Europe.

But, as noted above, the charge is used to stifle any sort of criticism of Israeli military policy or governmental action as well.

We've certainly seen it either strongly implied or explicitly tossed around on DU over the past few weeks in order to discredit any opposition, along with the ludicrous charges of 'Hamas lovers' or 'Hamas supporters'.

[intaglio]

3. I'm waiting for the accusations of "self hating Jew" to start being thrown about

Oh, guess what? it's never stopped
Self-Hating Jews, How does one qualify? By Jordie Gerson
Jerusalem Post - No holds barred: Anti-Israel speakers and Jewish self-hatred
And then there was Mark Levin's petulant rant about Jon Stewart.

[4now]

5. Yes thats another one that some people throw about.

Whenever they want to stifle discussion.

[4now]

4. Anti-semitic is a term that used to have some sting to it.

Hell you could end a persons career or ruin a persons life just by calling them anti-semitic.
Now after years of over use and inappropriate usage the term has become a punch line.
Because you know "They don't just overcook a hamburger Jerry"

[Hissyspit]

6. Heh.

The low-pressure shower heads.

[jimlup]

7. Yes this has happened to me...

but now, because my grandchildren will be Jewish, I have an easy answer.