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> There is already precedent for criminalizing dissent -- Turkey, for example, No need to reach so far. New York just made it illegal to advocate boycotting Is
by chimeracoder 10y ago
> There is already precedent for criminalizing dissent -- Turkey, for example,
No need to reach so far. New York just made it illegal to advocate boycotting Israel[0].
[0] http://www.salon.com/2016/06/05/ny_gov_cuomo_signing_unconstitutional_mccarthyite_pro_israel_exec_order_punishing_bds_boycott_movement/ http://www.salon.com/2016/06/05/ny_gov_cuomo_signing_unconst...
- vageli 10y agoFrom the article you cited, it appears that the law in question prohibits investment by the State of New York, not by individuals: > WHEREAS, the State of New York will not permit its own investment activity to further the BDS campaign in any way, shape or form, whether directly or indirectly; Is there more to it than what the article mentions?
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