Too much of this article is devoted to the way opponents of the
boycott have responded. It does not deal rationally with the boycott
itself. It advances no convincing argument that a boycott will help
resolve the immensely complex issues that entangle the Middle East. It
suggests no reason why this country is singled out for boycott when there
are so many others whose record of suppression and intolerance are
outrageous. A concern for the plight of the Palestinians is of course
legitimate and proper. But a concern for a society that is surrounded by
enemies and periodically subjected to suicide bombing is also legitimate.
There are more effective and intelligent ways to deal with this problem
than a boycott that can achieve nothing but a sense of self-satisfaction
among its prooponents.
Rapid Response:
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Too much of this article is devoted to the way opponents of the
boycott have responded. It does not deal rationally with the boycott
itself. It advances no convincing argument that a boycott will help
resolve the immensely complex issues that entangle the Middle East. It
suggests no reason why this country is singled out for boycott when there
are so many others whose record of suppression and intolerance are
outrageous. A concern for the plight of the Palestinians is of course
legitimate and proper. But a concern for a society that is surrounded by
enemies and periodically subjected to suicide bombing is also legitimate.
There are more effective and intelligent ways to deal with this problem
than a boycott that can achieve nothing but a sense of self-satisfaction
among its prooponents.
Competing interests:
None declared
Competing interests: No competing interests