After attending Mandela’s memorial, Knesset member’s blood rejected in gov’t drive because she is African

[TBoneTX 45,309]

Why shouldn't we call BS on this policy if there is nothing but bigotry (apparently) to support it?

If there were true bigotry, the government wouldn't have rescued and welcomed thousands of Ethiopian Jews into the country, nor would it have allowed them to serve in the Knesset.

[GandD 5,966]

Now you're talking ! From my recent trip to Port A (the "Redneck Riviera"):

A lot of Sunny for a little Money. Nice!

[Penny Lane 8,159]

I'll probably get thread banned before my question actually gets answered

[PalestineMyHeart 1,897]

A lot of Sunny for a little Money. Nice!

It is a bargain. Check the view from the condo:

[Mr. Big Dog 10,747]

It's an outrageous policy, but please realize that many people in Israel are outraged about it as well - the OP article mentions some of them. Shining a public light on it is the best way to encourage a change in that policy.

Very true. I know Ethiopians that lived in Israel and they had rather good things to say about their personal experience. But somehow they ended up high-tailing out of there first chance they had.

[GandD 5,966]

Sacred cow, I think.

The funny thing here, on vj, is that everyone thinks that the thing they're talking out about is the thing that's not allowed to be spoken out against. Its a common theme really.

[GandD 5,966]

It is a bargain. Check the view from the condo:

It does look pretty cool. I haven't been on a resort style vaca in a long time. The wife and I usually end up spending time in Canada (oh joy) or some city we really want to see/eat in.

[elmcitymaven 9,712]

If there were true bigotry, the government wouldn't have rescued and welcomed thousands of Ethiopian Jews into the country, nor would it have allowed them to serve in the Knesset.

Being unbigoted in one regard does not free one from being bigoted in another. Cf. the policies of the United States post 1863 until the Civil Rights Act of 1964 -- and some would argue even that did not alleviate the institutional bigotry protected under color of law.

[PalestineMyHeart 1,897]

It does look pretty cool. I haven't been on a resort style vaca in a long time. The wife and I usually end up spending time in Canada (oh joy) or some city we really want to see/eat in.

That sounds nice, too.... but variety is a good thing !

[GandD 5,966]

Agreed!

[OnMyWayID 1,489]

The Israeli policy on blood donation is pretty clear: Blood from anyone who has lived in a country with a high HIV rate for more than a year can't be used for medical purposes.. Having said that the Israeli president was asked about this incident.. Here is what he said:

Peres said all Israeli citizens should be allowed to donate blood: "There can be no differentiation between one blood and the other in the state of Israel. All citizens are equal … The Ethiopian people are precious to the state of Israel."

The policy should probably be changed and mandatory testing done to all blood.. The real issue in this case is how the person doing the blood collection stated the policy.. One bad person does not equal a racist country.

http://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/dec/12/israeli-president-ethiopian-born-mp-blood-donor-shimon-peres

[PalestineMyHeart 1,897]

The Israeli policy on blood donation is pretty clear: Blood from anyone who has lived in a country with a high HIV rate for more than a year can't be used for medical purposes.. Having said that the Israeli president was asked about this incident.. Here is what he said:

Peres said all Israeli citizens should be allowed to donate blood: "There can be no differentiation between one blood and the other in the state of Israel. All citizens are equal … The Ethiopian people are precious to the state of Israel."

The policy should probably be changed and mandatory testing done to all blood.. The real issue in this case is how the person doing the blood collection stated the policy.. One bad person does not equal a racist country.

http://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/dec/12/israeli-president-ethiopian-born-mp-blood-donor-shimon-peres

Well... it isn't a case of "just one bad person" - the OP articles mentions a number of incidents involving different people, and there have been many other incidents. But of course it doesn't mean that all Israelis or even most Israelis necessarily agree with these policies.

[luckytxn 2,264]

What? Since when is discussing this topic a term of service? These unfair government practices are OK to post here if they are about other countries? There are many topics here degrading countries like the U.S. and Russia, etc. To warn of this seems unfair. Discussing ludicrous Israel tactics should be allowed for debate here.

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[Penny Lane 8,159]

Unfortunately we won't get any answers. Seems they only post "on behalf of VJ moderation" when it's convenient

[luckytxn 2,264]

I will be getting an answer either here or in private. This judgement was totally out of line.

Unfortunately we won't get any answers. Seems they only post "on behalf of VJ moderation" when it's convenient