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If you believe in human rights, Madonna, don’t play Tel Aviv

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2019/apr/17/madonna-human-rights-tel-aviv-israel-palestine

@iankenway Eh. I'm not sure I agree with anything Roger Waters says. Everyone has a right to question or dislike the manner in which the Israeli government does what the Israeli government does.

The way Roger chooses to do it, though, stinks of Antisemitic thoughts and feelings. Flying around a pig with Jewish stars on it? That is just a symbol for the Jewish people as a whole, and without the context of the flag behind it there is no doubt in my mind that is unacceptable and racist.

Again, Israel fucks up. It fucks up a lot, and the manner in which we handle the "Situation" as it is called around here is not something I, personally, agree with. I also don't agree with artistic or educational boycotts- I think they're counter productive as education and art are fantastic ways to reach an audience and affect change in a non-violent way.

@Surasanji

Thank you for your interesting and thoughtful response to my posting. I would like to respond to it in a measured, non-adversarial way. I don't do - or try not to do - point scoring, There are huge number of issues in the frame. However, it's getting late here and I've had a tiring day. If you would welcome my own thoughts in this area, I would certainly be happy to oblige. Just let me know...