Posted on May 24, 2021
Federal judges says Georgia's anti-BDS law violates First Amendment
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This will be an interesting one to watch - whether a state law banning business with anyone advocating a boycott of Israel violates 1st Amendment rights.
Federal judges says Georgia's anti-BDS law violates First Amendment
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A few observations. First, this is a preliminary stage in the case. The State of Georgia filed a 12(b)(6) motion to dismiss the case, which was denied. That's it. It's not a huge victory, nor does it end the case, it's just another step in the process.
Second, what other states are, or are not doing isn't relevant.
Third, the conflict between Israel and Hamas also isn't relevant.
Fourth, policies about social media are not relevant.
Finally, this case is still in the early stages. It's nowhere near over.
Second, what other states are, or are not doing isn't relevant.
Third, the conflict between Israel and Hamas also isn't relevant.
Fourth, policies about social media are not relevant.
Finally, this case is still in the early stages. It's nowhere near over.
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MSgt Steve Sweeney
Trying to understand this case and maybe you can help. As I read it, the law on the books that is in contention prohibits Georgia state entities from doing business with "anyone promoting a boycott of Israel" as a matter of policy. Am I correct in assuming the law would not extend to private businesses within Georgia, but only to government entities?
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Capt Gregory Prickett
MSgt Steve Sweeney - no, it would apply to any person (including corporate "persons") wanting to do business with the State.
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MSgt Steve Sweeney
Capt Gregory Prickett - I get that from the other side of the transaction, but it would not prohibit, say, Delta airlines, who is headquartered in Georgia (I believe) from conducting business with another private company that may be promoting a boycott of Israel, correct?
I feel the Government of Georgia may have some say with regard to a policy regarding who it chooses to do business with, provided it reflects the will and wishes of a majority of Georgia voters, provided those limitations are not projected onto private businesses within Georgia. Though I am not certain how they would assess the will of the voters without putting it to a direct vote.
I feel the Government of Georgia may have some say with regard to a policy regarding who it chooses to do business with, provided it reflects the will and wishes of a majority of Georgia voters, provided those limitations are not projected onto private businesses within Georgia. Though I am not certain how they would assess the will of the voters without putting it to a direct vote.
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while I do not agree with any government restricting anyones rights - I will call out some deliberate manipulation tactics of this article. First - it leaves out that Hamas fired 100+ rockets at israel first, making them the aggressor. Second, it is not through lack of effort that Hamas only killed a dozen Israeli's - they fired over 4000 fucking rockets at Israeli civilians, and only through Israels defensive systems, that also protected Israeli Arabs, that the cost in lives was reduced. Third, the article fails to mention that many of the launch sites, were in highly populated areas of the Gaza strip with the intent to weaponize civilians, both as a shield, and a weapon, against Israel. and Last, many of the places Israel targeted were given warning, up to an hour in advance, in order to lessen the civilian casualties. The blood of the Palestinean Civilians is absolutely upon the hands of Hamas.
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CW4 Guy Butler
MSG Joseph Cristofaro No, it does not. Possibly because the case deals with an individual’s right under the 1st Amendment, possibly because the Supreme Court rejected Texas v. California that attempted to overturn the California law. No idea which.
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CW4 Guy Butler
MSG Joseph Cristofaro There’s a few more rights imbedded in the 1st Amendment, but okay.
You’ve managed to bring us back to “This will be an interesting one to watch”, since that’s the basis of the court case.
You’ve managed to bring us back to “This will be an interesting one to watch”, since that’s the basis of the court case.
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SrA John Monette
MSG Joseph Cristofaro - the same could be said about supporting businesses who support israel, also
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SrA John Monette
MSG Joseph Cristofaro - it isn't anti-semitic, i realize that. however, would a company who supports israel be treated the same as one who doesn't support them?
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and stupid just got stupider. trying to ban business just because you don't agree with their politics? if that were the case, how many federal contracts would have been lost between 2017 and 2020?
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