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@ISIDEWITHQuestionsForeign policy8yrs ago

Should it be illegal to join a boycott of Israel?

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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 @8PMTDYNfrom Alberta  answered…4yrs4Y

Freedom of speech. If a company or ngo boycotts Israel I will boycott that company or ngo.

 @8PM5BZYLiberalfrom Ontario  answered…4yrs4Y

no, free palestine.

 @8PKQHNCfrom British Columbia  answered…4yrs4Y

"boycotting" is another way to influence popular thought. it should only be done when its absolutely necessary.

 @8NWTXHSLibertarianfrom Alberta  answered…4yrs4Y

No, personal boycotts are free speech; demanding government support for a boycott is unacceptable.

 @8LG95RHfrom Alberta  answered…4yrs4Y

No, even though I support the existence of Israel, freedom of speech is more important than any international ties.

 @8KLCJ9TNew Democraticfrom Ontario  answered…4yrs4Y

No, so long as you are not encouraging/inciting violence or promoting hate speech against Israelis or Jews, it should not be illegal.

 @8JQS7DLfrom Ontario  answered…4yrs4Y

Its none of our concern until its a threat to the free world.

 @8F4PBPCNew Democraticfrom Alberta  answered…5yrs5Y

I don't think I have all the information I'd need in order to make a decision on this topic

 @8DSJKH7from Ontario  answered…5yrs5Y

I don’t think it should be illegal but, i am defiantly against it

 @8CVV9PMfrom Ontario  answered…5yrs5Y

i'm nor really shour

 @8KGXB7Rfrom British Columbia  answered…4yrs4Y

No, Israel is an illegitimate, terrorist state.

 @kuyugomodiLiberalfrom Ontario  answered…5yrs5Y

If they are going against our Charter absolutely

 @7PTCG38 from Wisconsin  answered…4yrs4Y

No, this is a violation of free speech, but it should be actively discouraged as Israel is one of our most important allies in the Middle East

 @7PTCG38 from Wisconsin  answered…4yrs4Y

No, this would be a violation of free speech but it should be strongly discouraged given Israel's important ally status

 @7PTCG38 from Wisconsin  answered…4yrs4Y

No, but it should be discouraged as Israel is one of our most important allies in the Middle East

  Deletedanswered…5yrs5Y

No, absolutely not.

 @7PTCG38 from Wisconsin  answered…4yrs4Y

No, making it illegal would be a violation of free speech although it should be strongly discouraged

 @7PTCG38 from Wisconsin  answered…3yrs3Y

No, this would be a violation of free speech, but it should be discouraged as Israel is our most important ally in the Middle East

 @7PTCG38 from Wisconsin  answered…3yrs3Y

No, this would be a violation of free speech but it should be discouraged, as Israel is our most important ally in the Middle East

 @7PTCG38 from Wisconsin  answered…3yrs3Y

No, this is a violation of free speech, but it should be discouraged as Israel is our most important ally in the Middle East

 @8L2PMGX from Nebraska  answered…4yrs4Y

I don’t care.

 @8K6WSNX from New Jersey  answered…4yrs4Y

I do not have enough knowledge on this topic to form an opinion.

 @7PTCG38 from Wisconsin  answered…5yrs5Y

No, making it illegal would be a violation of free speech, although it should be strongly discouraged.

 @8HDWQKS from Tennessee  answered…4yrs4Y

No, but we can create incentives for business that will work with the Israel government.

 @7PTCG38 from Wisconsin  answered…3yrs3Y

No, this is a violation of free speech but it should be discouraged

 @7PTCG38 from Wisconsin  answered…4yrs4Y

No, this is a violation of free speech although it should be strongly discouraged

 @7PTCG38 from Wisconsin  answered…4yrs4Y

No, making it illegal would be a violation of free speech but it should be strongly discouraged given Israel's important ally status

 @7PTCG38 from Wisconsin  answered…2yrs2Y

No, but it should be highly discouraged as Israel is our strongest ally in the Middle East

 @7PTCG38 from Wisconsin  answered…3yrs3Y

No, but it should be strongly discouraged as Israel is our strongest ally in the Middle East

 @7PTCG38 from Wisconsin  answered…4yrs4Y

No, this is a violation of free speech but it should be strongly discouraged

 @7PTCG38 from Wisconsin  answered…4yrs4Y

No, making it illegal would be a violation of free speech, but it should be strongly discouraged as Israel is one of our most important allies in the Middle East.

 @7PTCG38 from Wisconsin  answered…4yrs4Y

No, making it illegal would be a violation of free speech, but it should be strongly discouraged as Israel is an important ally

 @7PTCG38 from Wisconsin  answered…4yrs4Y

No, this would be a violation of free speech but it should be strongly discouraged as Israel is an important ally in the Middle East

 @7PTCG38 from Wisconsin  answered…4yrs4Y

No, this is a violation of free speech but it should be actively discouraged as Israel is one of our most important allies in the Middle East

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