08-19-2019, 11:58 PM
(08-19-2019, 11:47 PM)Vas Deferens Wrote: The absurdity of the request aside. Is a call for a boycott not legal?
Completely legal, although the call for it from a US government official somewhat complicates that (Yes, I am aware that Trump does this as well). The point being made is that Tlaib feels she is being "silenced" by Israel by not being admitted into their country but apparently does not feel she is attempting to "silence" Bill Maher for having a different opinion from hers. It seems to me that Ms. Tlaib has a tenuous grasp of the rights afforded to citizens of the government she is part of.
Quote:Seems AIPAC wants to say otherwise.
I'm not 100% sure what your point is here. AIPAC supports Tlaib in regards to her being barred from entry into Israel. As far as I know they have made no statement on Tlaib's subsequent call for a boycott of BillMaher for not sharing her opinion on Israel and the Palestinian people.
