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Israel does not allow academic freedom in Palestine.“The resolution attacks the fundamental principles of academic freedom and association to which MESA specifically refers in its mission statement, and to which Brandeis is committed,” the Boston-area university said in a statement. “As a matter of principle, Brandeis University opposes academic boycotts of universities in any country. In light of this vote and the boycott, Brandeis dissociates from MESA and reaffirms our support for academic freedom.”
The decision adds Brandeis to the list of schools, including Florida State University and the University of Arizona, that have ended partnerships with MESA since the association first voted in December to weigh an endorsement of the Palestinian-led boycott, divestment, and sanctions (BDS) campaign against Israel.
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Brandeis University Affirms Support for ‘Academic Freedom,’ Severs Ties With Middle East Studies Association Over BDS Vote - Algemeiner.com
Brandeis University has become the latest institution to sever ties with the Middle East Studies Association (MESA) over its passing a resolution to academically boycott Israel, while a leading civil liberties group has added to mounting criticisms of the vote. Members of MESA, which promotes...www.algemeiner.com
(COMMENT)Israel does not allow academic freedom in Palestine.
Why the double standard?
RE: Boycot Israel
SUBTOPIC: Middle East Studies Association (MESA)
⁜→ P F Tinmore, et al,
PREFACE: There is no university that has pure academic freedom. Politically - the freedom of speech has limits both nationally and internationally. There is no academic freedom in the West Bank or Gaza Strip.
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So, let us be specific. BSD has been politically weaponized. The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (CCPR)
◈ By virtue of that right, they freely determine their political status and freely pursue their economic, social and cultural development.◈ All peoples have the right of self-determination. By virtue of that right they freely determine their political status and freely pursue their economic, social and cultural development. Nearly every nation has an obligation to the protection of national security or of public order, or of public health or morals.◈ Any advocacy of national, racial, or religious hatred that constitutes incitement to discrimination, hostility, or violence shall be prohibited by law.
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Most Respectfully,
R
Most of the Palestinian's economic assets have been stolen by Israel.All peoples have the right of self-determination. By virtue of that right they freely determine their political status and freely pursue their economic, social and cultural development.
Holy deflection, Batman.RE: Boycot Israel
SUBTOPIC: Middle East Studies Association (MESA)
⁜→ P F Tinmore, et al,
PREFACE: There is no university that has pure academic freedom. Politically - the freedom of speech has limits both nationally and internationally. There is no academic freedom in the West Bank or Gaza Strip.
(COMMENT)
So, let us be specific. BSD has been politically weaponized. The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (CCPR)
◈ By virtue of that right, they freely determine their political status and freely pursue their economic, social and cultural development.◈ All peoples have the right of self-determination. By virtue of that right they freely determine their political status and freely pursue their economic, social and cultural development. Nearly every nation has an obligation to the protection of national security or of public order, or of public health or morals.◈ Any advocacy of national, racial, or religious hatred that constitutes incitement to discrimination, hostility, or violence shall be prohibited by law.
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Most Respectfully,
R
Most of the Palestinian's economic assets have been stolen by Israel.