Reply #3: What prejudice?

[Violet_Crumble]

I'm overcoming my fear of being labelled a 'sucker for Iranian propaganda' here and I'm going to ask. Regardless of my views on political protests and boycotts in the Olympics (I'm a firm believer that politics shouldn't be brought into it), the athlete stated that he was refusing to compete against an Israeli because of the I/P conflict. Of course, those of us who like to ponder such things would wonder how much pressure came to bear on the athlete from the Iranian govt. Anyway, does yr claim of prejudice mean you also think that the US boycott of the Moscow Olympics was prejudice rather than a political statement? Or that if the international community does get to the stage where sanctions are imposed on Israel over the separation barrier, that'll be out of prejudice and not because of the I/P conflict? Y'know, if Israel acted like a responsible member of the international community and wasn't intent on denying the Palestinian people their right to self-determination, a claim of prejudice would make some sense. But as it is, I'm thinking that yr making the mistake of believing that anyone who opposes Israels oppression of the Palestinians is prejudiced....

btw, what's the end effect of any other state not recognising Israel? Does Israel automatically vanish in a puff of smoke? Why would Israel give a toss whether Iran recognises it or not? I'd be inclined to think that apart from the value of milking hot and heavy but harmless rhetoric for all it's worth, Israel wouldn't give a shit..

Violet...