I'm seeing many post about BDS (boycott, divest, sanction) directed at Israel for their treatment of Palestinian people.
In the past I've suggested this for countries that criminalize LGBTQ people and murder them and all I usually hear is crickets.
Can't really understand what the difference is.
@QueerInTheCountry
You would then be sanctioning both sides in this war. Hamas, and the Palestinians in Gaza, criminalize LGBTQ+ folks. In the present conflict, it’s only okay to hate Jews for the action of their government, despite the fact that most Israelis are also demonstrating against Netanyahu’s fascist regime.
I’m sure calling this out as antisemitism will fill my timeline with negative responses, but it’s the answer to the question you propose. On the left and on the right, it seems hating Jews is okay
@CivilityFan I think you may have misunderstood my post.
I'm wondering why there has never been protests or a strong movement on behalf of LGBTQ people who live in countries that criminalize their existence that includes BDS.
I sanction no sides in any war and am a pacifist. I think we should be loving everyone so I'm sad to see more antisemitism. No one should be hated for the actions of their government unless they are members of that government.
@CivilityFan I do see more antisemitism here in North America, which makes zero sense and makes me sad. I've lived through trauma and been hated for being LGBTQ and I don't want that for any group of people. I do hope one day that love wins for us all, regardless of our sexual orientation or background.
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