Poonam Chaudhary’s Post

When the internet goes down for just a couple of days, and freelancers on platforms like 𝗙𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗿 (𝗮𝗻 𝗜𝘀𝗿𝗮𝗲𝗹𝗶 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘆) lose income, we—including myself—immediately started protesting because it impacts our household incomes. But where is that same outrage when riders, chefs, and countless other workers lost their jobs due to boycotts against Israeli products? I realize that it's easy to boycott products that don’t directly affect our daily lives. For example, boycotting a burger brand might not impact us much, but it could mean someone else loses their livelihood. If we are willing to boycott such brands, we should also be prepared to boycott those products that do affect our daily lives. Genuine solidarity means standing up for all those impacted, not just when it’s convenient for us. I’m not saying we shouldn’t boycott Israeli products—indeed, we should. But let’s not be selective or selfish in our approach. Solidarity with the oppressed should extend beyond our convenience. If we’re serious about change, we need to be honest about the sacrifices we’re willing to make. #Hypocrisy #Boycott

The call to boycott is to help stop FUNDING Israel's violent OCCUPATION and WARS on Palestine. To pressure Israel like APARTHEID South Africa was pressured. I boycott Israeli goods and companies that support Israel, vocally, financially etc. I started boycotting when I was 16/17 years old. Friends would say "Why? It's impossible, it's so many companies." And it is many companies and company owners that support Israel financially, or are based in Israel, or in illegal settlements on stolen Palestinian land! But after meeting Palestinians and hearing both boys were SHOT by rubber bullets in their short lives, I was horrified and I could not imagine living in a place where that was normal. And I knew I didn't want to PAY for the bullets. These companies and company owners go out of their way to support Israel financially. They deserve to be boycotted. They made their choice, we can make ours. We are not obliged to support Israel's economy. I have avoided companies on my ever growing boycott list. We're made to feel powerless. This grassroots campaign by ordinary people, is a power we have. Boycotts work. Just look at South Africa. https://lnkd.in/eAnNSvP8 BDS explain the difference between targeted boycotts Vs non-targetted boycotts You can decide what makes sense for you. I personally do my best to avoid giving money to any company supporting Israel. I've been using this site: https://lnkd.in/ekzt676Z There also a "No Thanks" App. Just scan the barcodes when shopping and it will tell you if the company supports Israel. https://lnkd.in/ef2KhZDt There's also another website soon to be app, called Disoccupied, https://disoccupied.com/ which helpfully also lists alternatives if the product is on the do not buy list. https://lnkd.in/e9vYHiCd I don't want to help prop up a GENOCIDAL REGIME, and help fund the GENOCIDE of Palestinians. https://lnkd.in/erMJkCTy

"Nevertheless, the police officer who was struck by the rock, who is known only as John Doe, sued McKesson for inciting a riot. McKesson neither had rocks, threw rocks, or told protesters to “come armed with rocks, just in case,” but McKesson is the one the police charged with a crime. By focusing on McKesson and not, you know, the rock-thrower, the somewhat obvious attempt here is to discourage people from protesting the police. McKesson has been fighting this lawsuit for seven years, incurring significant legal bills, while every other activist and organizer looks on to see if they’re next. Intelligent readers might be asking, “But doesn’t the First Amendment protect your right to organize a protest?” And my answer to that is, “Sure, unless you’re Black.” McKesson moved to have the case against him dismissed on First Amendment grounds. For precedent, McKesson relied on a 1982 Supreme Court case called NAACP v. Claiborne. That case arose from one of the other times white folks have gotten mad at Black people for protesting. In 1966, the NAACP organized a boycott of white businesses in Claiborne County, Mississippi. In 1969, the business owners sued arguing that threats of violence against their businesses cost the white folks money. The business owners tried to hold the NAACP (which did not make threats of violence against the businesses) liable for the threats made by others. The Supreme Court unanimously rejected the white business owners’ arguments—in 1982. What this meant is that he white business owners were able to hold this threat of liability over the NAACP for over a decade. When the free speech of Black people is on the line, suddenly the First Amendment is made of molasses." ~ Mystal

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The power of boycott Stand against injustice: Don't support companies that fund illegal activities, child killings, and apartheid regimes. Your purchase power matters—choose products from ethical brands. Together, we can make a difference. #BDS #BoycottIsraeliProducts #FreePalestine