What is there to lol about?
I hate how everything is a joke to people nowadays.
FIGHT BACK:
There are bills in Congress right now (like H.R. 867) that would punish people and businesses for supporting boycotts against Israel even if it’s just part of a larger protest or political stance.
That’s a First Amendment issue. The right to boycott is protected free speech. Period. You don’t have to agree with the boycott to see the danger in the government telling people what political positions they’re not allowed to support.
Here’s what you can do:
- Call or email your reps (House + Senate). Tell them: “I oppose H.R. 867 and any bill that punishes people for boycotting. Political boycotts are protected speech under the Constitution.”
- Spread the word. Most people don’t even know this is happening. Talk about it. Post. Share.
- Team up with orgs like the ACLU, Jewish Voice for Peace, or Palestine Legal. They’re already fighting this in court and in Congress.
- Write something. Even a short letter to your local paper or an Instagram story helps.
- Stay loud. Stay consistent. These bills keep coming up—state and federal level. They hope no one notices.
You don’t need to be an activist to care. If the government can punish you for one kind of protest, they can punish you for others later. Plus, think of how Trump is lining up for citizens to be deported. This is our worse nightmare.