Ontario union calls for ban on Israeli professors

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Ontario's largest university workers' union is proposing a ban on Israeli academics teaching in the province's universities, in a move that echoes previous attempts to boycott goods and services from the Jewish state.

The resolution, proposed by CUPE's Ontario University Workers Coordinating Committee, is in protest against a Dec. 29 bombing that damaged the Islamic University in Gaza.

"In response to an appeal from the Palestinian Federation of Unions of University Professors and Employees, we are ready to say Israeli academics should not be on our campuses unless they explicitly condemn the university bombing and the assault on Gaza in general," said Sid Ryan, president of CUPE Ontario.


We .. .the trash collectors and cleaning staff of the university , have decided that *WE* will decide who can and cannot teach in this university !

We...the trash collectors , have decided that *WE* will decide who's right and wrong in any world political issue.

And we have decided it is an Evil Thing for the Jews to attempt to defend themselves from the Murderous Hamas , so we want them out.


Janice Folk-Dawson, chairwoman of the university workers committte, said: "Clearly international pressure on Israel must increase to stop the massacre that is going on daily. We are proud to add CUPE voices to others from around the world saying enough is enough."


But no word on Hamas attacks on Israel.


Ms. Folk-Dawson said the resolution will protect the quality of education by preventing Israeli academics from professing biased views.


But having the Palistinians from professing biased views, thats ok !


However, Mr. Ryan said the resolution was a reasonable response to Israel's attack on the Islamic University, which he likened to the torching of books by Nazis during the Second World War.


Actually they bombed the place because a lot of bombs were being stored there, but thank you. The Arabs are constantly comparing the Jews to the nazi's and I needed a good quote anyways. I appreciate you providing one.


Mr. Ryan described the proposed resolution as the "logical next step" of a policy adopted by CUPE Ontario at a May, 2006, conference.

Resolution 50 supports "boycotts, divestment and sanctions aimed at bringing about the Israeli withdrawal from occupied territories and a just peace in the region."


So you're not actually against "biased views" in general. You're just against the Jews. This is called "Anti-semitism" and I believe it violates the Hate Crimes Laws of canada.


The passing of resolution 50 saw the union face significant public scrutiny and Ms. Folk-Dawson said this time they are prepared for a backlash, adding, "We believe we are doing the right thing."


"We honestly believe in our cause to be racist pigs in addition to garbage collectors and we stand by it to the end !"

Folks , we may be about to see a new first here.

The break up of a union for Racism.

I hope they throw them all in jail.