Saturday, June 21, 2014

Presbyterians dump their Israeli stock

Map of Israel, the Palestinian territories (We...
Map of Israel, the Palestinian territories (West Bank and Gaza Strip), the Golan Heights, and portions of neighbouring countries. Also United Nations deployment areas in countries adjoining Israel or Israeli-held territory, as of January 2004. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
They join the American Studies Association in condemning treatment of the Palestinians.
http://www.newsmax.com/US/presbyterians-divest-israel-caterpillar/2014/06/20/id/578443/?ns_mail_uid=63138517&ns_mail_job=1574121_06212014&promo_code=btm3io6l
I wonder if either group cares that Israel is the only genuine democracy and only reliable US ally in the Middle East.

I also wonder what my Great Grandmother, Annie Morrison, a Scotch Presbyterian would say.  


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