The only way to help Israel is to boycott Israel

Submitted by James Burke (Canada), Jul 24, 2008 at 05:31

Dr. Pipes,

When I hear of boycotts of Israeli products and academics, I first beome irritated at the hatred of Israel by leftitsts but then I read the latest headlines in Israeli papers online and I realize that this is the only way to go.

Until Kadimah is out of the Knesset, I will not go to Israel nor buy a lot of Israeli products sold in grocery markets. This is the only way I can effectively communicate my displeasure with the Israeli govt and with Israeli culture which allowed for such a disgraceful party to rule.

Unfortunately I do not know if this will be a success because I believe that a "kadima sentimental soft mindset" is held by millions of Israelis.

In my business dealings with Israelis where I live in Montreal, I have never met an Israeli who is a strong nationalist nor one that believes in expulsing the Arabs from Israel nor one that believes in hard counter attacks.

In one generation, Israel has gone from " sabrah to schmuck". Sad and frustrating that I am afraid to bring my young children there only to have one of them killed by an arab muslim driving a bulldozer and in 4 years from now, see the next Olmert release this nazi for the best interests of peace, making this declaration, standing next to a weeping Peres.

Note: Opinions expressed in comments are those of the authors alone and not necessarily those of Daniel Pipes. Original writing only, please. Comments are screened and in some cases edited before posting. Reasoned disagreement is welcome but not comments that are scurrilous, off-topic, commercial, disparaging religions, or otherwise inappropriate. For complete regulations, see the "Guidelines for Reader Comments".