http://mondoweiss.net/2012/08/california...peech.html
I really cannot stand the equation to bigotry in the face of criticism or blasphemy. This is bullshit. While it may be true that some can hate without good reason, saying that no country is perfect nor their politicians or actions, is not bigotry. Everyone, including my believing family and friends have criticized me personally while not liking something I do, but I do not take it as if they hate me personally. This is the same stupid logic that caused Issac Hayes, after years of being part of a show (South Park) that criticized and blasphemed every race and religion, quit when they got to his Scientology. Israel does not do everything right anymore than America has. I'd advise my liberal friends that we had slavery, genocide of Native Americans, sexism, and imprisonment of Japanese Citizens. Without the ability to criticize, we do neither good for free speech of the majority or minority. Are there bigots who hate Israel? Yes, but that should not allow Israel or it's supporters the right to create taboos. To do such makes us no better than the fascist states that do censor.
I really cannot stand the equation to bigotry in the face of criticism or blasphemy. This is bullshit. While it may be true that some can hate without good reason, saying that no country is perfect nor their politicians or actions, is not bigotry. Everyone, including my believing family and friends have criticized me personally while not liking something I do, but I do not take it as if they hate me personally. This is the same stupid logic that caused Issac Hayes, after years of being part of a show (South Park) that criticized and blasphemed every race and religion, quit when they got to his Scientology. Israel does not do everything right anymore than America has. I'd advise my liberal friends that we had slavery, genocide of Native Americans, sexism, and imprisonment of Japanese Citizens. Without the ability to criticize, we do neither good for free speech of the majority or minority. Are there bigots who hate Israel? Yes, but that should not allow Israel or it's supporters the right to create taboos. To do such makes us no better than the fascist states that do censor.
