Why does Mideast’s ‘only democracy’ ban free speech?
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Re: “Religions are true to their fundamental origins”, Letters, March 4
JC Wilcox responds to Eric Bahrt’s letter by writing that Noam Chomsky – who for years has been exposing Israel’s atrocities – has been banned from Israel.
Why? Chomsky didn’t break any law. He’s a reputable writer who has written for the New York Times Syndicate. In fact, he’s banned because he’s critical of Israel.
If even a Jew such as Chomsky is not allowed to criticise Israel, just imagine what it’s like for Muslims and Christians in Israel who speak out against that government. Some democracy!
Steve Gordon
San Francisco
