In recent weeks, pro-Palestinian protests have been staged at colleges like Columbia University and Northwestern University.
    • jmcs@discuss.tchncs.de
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      6 months ago

      It’s a free speech matter. You are allowed to not buy stuff, you aren’t allowed to say you aren’t buying stuff because of a boycott.

      • the_crotch@sh.itjust.works
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        6 months ago

        That is not how it works. Boycotting Israel will prevent your company from getting state contracts.

        have passed legislation making it illegal for state agencies to work with companies that boycott Israel

        • jmcs@discuss.tchncs.de
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          6 months ago

          If people don’t speak up what’s the difference between a boycott and other business considerations?

          • disguy_ovahea@lemmy.world
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            6 months ago

            The point is that the boycott law applies to businesses, not individual citizens. You won’t be charged for boycotting as an individual or posting your boycott recommendations for others to see.

            • the_crotch@sh.itjust.works
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              6 months ago

              You won’t get charged as a business either, you’ll just be ineligible for state contacts. It’s really weird that the headline considers that “illegal”