Arkansas Newspaper Challenges The State’s Anti-BDS Law (HBO)

The Arkansas Times is suing the state over a law that requires state contractors requiring to pledge not to boycott Israel. VICE News visits the newspaper and speaks to one of the law’s sponsors to hear why he thinks it’s necessary.

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[VICENews]

VICE News visits the newspaper and speaks to one of the law’s sponsors to hear why he thinks it’s necessary.

[aculis]

Honestly anybody who thinks a person criticizing Israel is anti semitic, is the same type of person who thinks criticizing America is anti christian.

[rockinbobokkin]

I'm a Progressive voter, sort of a Democrat, and criticism of Israeli politics is and should remain protected under our First Amendment. Israel can't be allowed to run uncriticised, and beyond reproach.

[jamesoxford]

I don't understand how an Anti-BDS law is even Constitutional.

[dustcircle]

Sad when you criticize an oppressive government, you get such a backlash.

[Bumblebeez]

Look at my state making me proud and somehow still embarrassing me at the same time. BDS should NOT be silenced this way. I support the Arkansas Times.

[RoldanRR]

Israeli and Russian interference in American politics should be treated equally.

[nurlindafsihotang]

Pledge of loyalty to other foreign country!? Isn't that TREASON!?

[maeminx]

Remember when separation of church and state was a thing

[SALESPRODUCTIONS]

EVERYTHING she said is TRUE. Therefore this controversy over her statements is absurd. Netanyahu is the Donald Trump of Israel - right down to the hilarious combover and the indictments for his chicanery and corruption etc . . . To NOT speak out against his insane policies is ALSO absurd.

[darthstructure]

Shouldn't Congress be more concerned with fixing America's problems like poverty, education and health care instead condemning free speech?

[adrianaadrian]

I'm confused.. So writing badly about Israel being considered anti- Sematic???

[dand]

Cut off all Aid to everyone. Rebuild America.

[briangarrow]

Right wing government of Israel needs to get out of American politics.

[Kniveslife]

People hungry in the streets and republicans are worried about Israel? We should focus on ourselves!

[marth]

If you tie your religion or your race to your nation, then you can't complain about racism or discrimination when someone criticises your nation.

[JohnSmith-tdhd]

This is just nuts. Somebody find this guy's Paypal and spread the word. This guy needs some crowdsourced money. And can you believe the free press is being threatened by a foreign government?! Again?

[adonisfernandez]

Saying that Jewish people are entitled to special protection because they were chosen by God, is the definition of racism. Racism is rarely about genetic superiority. In most cases, it is just the belief that you should enjoy some rights that other citizens can't because you are special.

[gm]

The state senator who said “I hope my Christian faith influences everything in my life” needs to find a job outside of politics then. An individual’s religion has no business shaping policy.

[rachelcorrie]

Has anyone seen my constitutional rights?