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Stop Bigotry In the USA
Tuesday, 31 March 2009
Jew Haters at Berkely post anti semitism
Mood:  energetic
Topic: liberal anti semism grows
Anti-Israel forces illegally take over bus stop
Israel haters copy BSPR style with poster near UC Berkeley

BlueStarPR currently has 11 upbeat posters promoting study in Israel in bus stops around UC Berkeley . All were paid for with a generous grant from the Jewish Community Federation of the Greater East Bay.

Israel haters have responded in their usual way - with hatred. They illegally commandeered a bus stop by breaking into the ad box and removing a paid-for ad. They then sloppily installed their own piece based on BSPR's style - and then bragged about it at http://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2009/03/30/185848 10.php. The Berkeley PD has been informed.

The text (see the second image) is marked by a total disregard for the truth. It seems that employing the Big Lie strategy, now more than ever, is central to the efforts of Israel's enemies (alongside commandeering private property.)

FYI - The illegal poster was removed on Tuesday.

 

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Posted by whitelandia at 12:01 AM EDT
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Sunday, 29 March 2009
anti semitic graffitti "Graffiti and Israel
Mood:  caffeinated
Topic: liberal anti semism grows
   
Reaction to Defacement of Berkeley Posters PDF Print E-mail

In almost every facet of our lives, we encounter people who do not agree with us. Unpleasant discussions about Israel are all too familiar to many Jewish students on campus and Israel-supporters in places like San Francisco and Boston. However, rather than accept a pessimistic viewpoint that the majority of people who live on campus and in liberal enclaves throughout North America and Europe are unreachable and uninformed about the real Israel, BlueStarPR identifies and disseminates messages suitable for Jews to use to positively influence prevailing attitudes and interests. We erected seven posters near the UC Berkeley campus. Many Jewish students were delighted, however our latest poster series has not been ignored by the many Israel-haters in the area. Here are a few negative reactions to consider. See graffiti and letters to the editor below.

It is shocking to us that people hold these views in Berkeley. Some may suggest that we stop putting up billboards and be silence in the face of hate. We believe Jewish freedom of expression is worth fighting for. What do you think? Let us know.

Here are three letters to the Editor published by the Berkeley Daily Planet in their October 2-8, 2008 issue

 


To read the unexcerpted letters to the Berkeley Daily Planet labeled "SEEKING ADDITIONAL VOICES from J. Smith, BLIND TO ISRAEL by Helen Finkelstein, and especially CRITICIZING ISRAEL by Caitlin Scott
, click here:
Letters to the Editor

SEEKING ADDITIONAL VOICES (excerpted)
I would like to express my disappointment...Aside from an unrelated reference to a talk by Kifah Shah, no voices were heard from organizations representing the Palestinian viewpoint. No copy was dedicated...to presenting the views of those who have concerns regarding BlueStar funding sources, and of the actions of its allies....

J. Smith



BLIND TO ISRAEL (excerpted)

...When China tried to portray itself in a positive light by hosting the Olympics, we thought it only natural for some people to counter the propaganda by protesting the Chinese occupation of Tibet. But Israel is our big Sacred Cow—any criticism, no matter how marginal, is heresy, and warrants a front-page article....Blind support for this sacred cow does a lot of harm....

Helen Finkelstein



CRITICIZING ISRAEL (excerpted)

Israel is a religious and political nation.... the graffiti was not hate speech. The first defacement mentioned illegal occupation. This is political. The second immaturely used swastikas as a way to make a statement. If that statement was against the Jewish people why would you add the star of David?...

Caitlin Scott

Perhaps someone should point out to reader Caitlin Scott that even the European Union has declared that: "Drawing comparisons of contemporary Israeli policy to that of the Nazis." is anti-Semitic. See our poster on the subject:.

European Union on Anti-Semitism

 


In the same issue of the Berkeley Daily Planet, the following Reader Commentary, entitled "Graffiti and Israel" by Berkeley resident and former director of Retro Poll was featured:

Graffiti and Israel


According to the paper, "Opinions expressed in Daily Planet Commentary and letters to the editor are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Daily Planet or its staff."

 

Posted by whitelandia at 4:51 PM EDT
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Friday, 13 March 2009
Where do Jews and Arabs become friends
Mood:  caffeinated
Topic: liberal anti semism grows
     
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BlueStarPR creates messages that humanize perceptions of Israel. We focus on the freedoms Israelis enjoy, and how these freedoms create a peaceful, prosperous country that respects all its citizens –Jewish, Muslim, Christian and Druze. Our most powerful campaigns have been built around the themes of freedom of the press, freedom of speech, freedom of religion, respect for women, and gay rights and environmental activism.

Key Israeli and Jewish leaders publicly affirm our preeminent role in efforts to re-brand Israel. Demand for our resources is high and growing, especially among students. During the last four years, more than 5 million people have seen our thought-provoking billboards, outdoor advertisements, posters, fliers, postcards, online campaigns and video. Volunteers use our materials – person-to-person, on the web, on campus, and on main streets across the globe – to educate their peers about life in Israel beyond the conflict.

Call us to discuss your needs: 415-543-6300.

“BlueStarPR fills a crucial niche, building support for and educating people about Israel, on college campuses. In our fast-paced society, students create opinions on issues as important as Israel and Human Rights in the blink of an eye. Your brilliant, humorous, and educational materials communicate effectively and help shape opinions. BlueStarPR campaigns literally create an immediate and tangible pro-Israel momentum and help us build alliances with other groups on campus who care about these important issues.”
–Rabbi Yonah Bookstein, Orange County Hillel


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