[Peace-discuss] Letter to the editor in today's N-G

[David Green]

’ve noticed a spike in misinformation and deception on campus.

The University of Illinois student government recently passed a resolution
distinguishing anti-Semitism and anti-Zionism, and I encourage everyone to
read the resolution.

Some have claimed that: — the resolution attempted to define anti-Semitism.
This is false. The resolution does not try to define what anti-Semitism is
precisely because that is such a difficult issue. — the resolution was
written without input from Jewish voices: this is incorrect. There were
many Jewish voices, anti-Zionist and Zionist, who agreed with the
resolution but wished to remain anonymous out of fear of exile from their
communities. Additionally, there were several Jewish voices who favored the
resolution and wished to advocate in favor of it.

— the resolution was about silencing Jewish voices. This is perhaps the
most egregious insult. It in no way prevents Jewish people from speaking
up, but instead holds the university administration accountable for
silencing Palestinian voices. Additionally, not only is the silencing of
Palestinian activists condemned, but the resolution also condemns the
university administration for perpetuating anti-Semitism by allowing
Holocaust deniers to speak freely on campus.

I believe the news media has a responsibility to not perpetuate
misinformation when it occurs, but to also correct misinformation when it
arises. To do any less would be an affront to journalistic integrity and
further contribute to the silencing of marginalized voices.

Free Palestine.

RAGHAVA KOVVALI Urbana
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