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Is Stephen Hawking right to boycott a high-profile conference in Israel?

(33 Posts)
Riverwalk Wed 08-May-13 12:44:00

I'm no friend of Israel but can't help feeling that it would be better if he attended and spoke his mind.

Also, I wonder what other countries he's visited that have dubious regimes?

Boycott Israel

petallus Sun 27-Jul-14 14:00:16

I think SH is doing the right thing and also agree with the other comments on this thread.

Nelliemoser Sun 27-Jul-14 14:02:01

In response to the OP good for him! If nothing else it makes a strong statement of disapproval.

penguinpaperback Sun 27-Jul-14 14:13:50

The conference took place last year, 2013, when the OP first posted.

annodomini Sun 27-Jul-14 14:32:15

I thought it sounded familiar!

granjura Sun 27-Jul-14 14:55:49

youtu.be/mR1LGoNg5p4

of course he was right- as posted by Anno on another thread- listen to John Snow about why we all have to open our eyes and heart about this awful conflict.

Agus Sun 27-Jul-14 15:36:41

I admire Stephen Hawkins for making this stand.

Nothing at all to do with anti semetism!

Agus Sun 27-Jul-14 15:38:05

Hawking!