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In reply to the discussion: Anti-Israel Aid Billboards Are Taken Down (Los Angeles area) [View all]azurnoir
(45,850 posts)5. Stand with us and Howard Berman
A coalition of anti-Israel activists that calls for ending U.S. aid to Israel, Coalition to Stop $30 Billion to Israel, has run billboard campaigns in several American cities to spread its message. On June 11 it entered the Los Angeles area, setting up 23 billboards, which were scheduled to run for four weeks, with more billboards to follow. Instead of maintaining a strictly business relationship with CBS Outdoor, it implied through its literature and fundraising appeals that CBS Outdoor actually supported its anti-Israel cause. Its petition of thanks to CBS Outdoor read, in part, "By contracting with the grassroots, nonprofit Coalition to Stop $30 Billion to Israel, this billboard company is demonstrating its support for the basic American tradition of free speech. A coalition members article celebrating the Los Angeles campaign was entitled "Billboard campaign to end U.S. aid to Israel hits LA - thanks to CBS."
http://www.standwithus.com/app/iNews/view_n.asp?ID=2342
Berman Slams Group for Anti-Israel Billboard
U.S. Rep. Howard Berman slammed a Los Angeles-area group for anti-Israel billboards that call for an end to U.S. aid to Israel.
In his letter to The Coalition to Stop $30 Billion to Israel, Berman (D-Calif.) emphasized the importance of providing assistance to Israel.
We are the leading voice in the international community, and have the worlds most powerful military, yet your organization would have us abandon our closest ally in the Middle East and allow its deterrent capability to wither on the vine, Berman wrote to the group, which posted its billboards in the San Fernando Valley. That is not the way to demonstrate international leadership.
Berman noted in a follow-up statement that aid to Israel was a top legislative priority for him. He is battling fellow Democratic Rep. Brad Sherman for the seat in Californias redrawn 30th Congressional District. Both are Jewish and both are known for their pro-Israel stands.
U.S. Rep. Howard Berman slammed a Los Angeles-area group for anti-Israel billboards that call for an end to U.S. aid to Israel.
In his letter to The Coalition to Stop $30 Billion to Israel, Berman (D-Calif.) emphasized the importance of providing assistance to Israel.
We are the leading voice in the international community, and have the worlds most powerful military, yet your organization would have us abandon our closest ally in the Middle East and allow its deterrent capability to wither on the vine, Berman wrote to the group, which posted its billboards in the San Fernando Valley. That is not the way to demonstrate international leadership.
Berman noted in a follow-up statement that aid to Israel was a top legislative priority for him. He is battling fellow Democratic Rep. Brad Sherman for the seat in Californias redrawn 30th Congressional District. Both are Jewish and both are known for their pro-Israel stands.
Read more: http://forward.com/articles/158421/berman-slams-group-for-anti-israel-billboard/#ixzz1yvUol9uA
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I stated facts. You gave your opinion and tried to change the subject. Redstone is a Neocon.
leveymg
Jun 2012
#69
regardless of what politicians support or do not support them they still have a right to free speech
azurnoir
Jun 2012
#22
then tell us which law allows the limiting of free speech and under what circumstances? n/t
azurnoir
Jun 2012
#27
yes I posted SwU complete claims along with a bit about Howard Berman you replied to that post
azurnoir
Jun 2012
#40
If I own a billboard company -- a private billboard company -- I get to decide
JDPriestly
Jun 2012
#74
here is the problem as a business owner your prejudices do not allow you to decide
azurnoir
Jun 2012
#75
The answer for the group whose billboards were removed is to hire a different
JDPriestly
Jun 2012
#90
an antigay billboard could be a hate crime depending to what was said and state laws
azurnoir
Jul 2012
#114
I find my tax money going to kill Palestinians slightly more offensive than billboards
Scootaloo
Jun 2012
#54
Nope I certainly do not beat my children, now back to my question..........n/t
azurnoir
Jul 2012
#116
so only the government can interfere with free speech? sorry the Washington state court disagrees
azurnoir
Jun 2012
#49
IMO CBs's reaction or over reaction is suppressing free speech as CBS could have
azurnoir
Jun 2012
#64
has CBS confirmed that or made its own public statement ? or is SwU CBS's spokesman?
azurnoir
Jun 2012
#81
Here is a report of the CBS e-mail posted by one of the Coalition participants.
aranthus
Jun 2012
#82
ah except CBS did allow their medium to be used it was after pressure from a Congressman and SwU
azurnoir
Jul 2012
#109
It isn't moderate to send $30 billiion to the Israeli war machine(editing to correct figure)
Ken Burch
Jun 2012
#53
Israel a country with its own armament industry one that exports arms would be crippled
azurnoir
Jun 2012
#9
you did not answer my question and let me clarify I asked which (specifically) neighboring
azurnoir
Jun 2012
#28
You did not answer my question and let me clarify I asked which (specifically) neighboring
Swede
Jun 2012
#29
Lol demanding aren't we so can it be taken that you believe and are stating that all Arab countries
azurnoir
Jun 2012
#42
yes because I'm asking you questions, questions usually end with a question mark
azurnoir
Jun 2012
#44
The days when you could assume that the other countries in the region are always crazier than Israel
Ken Burch
Jun 2012
#63
In addition you do realize it was George W Bush who promised Israel $30 billion?
azurnoir
Jun 2012
#15
Sending $30 billion dollars over ten years to support more killing(editing to correct the figure)
Ken Burch
Jun 2012
#60
Just not on my radar so to speak, I like +972 far more it provides a variety of writers n/t
azurnoir
Jun 2012
#20
When Israel pays their share of US taxes, they can get their share of the US monetary pie
Scootaloo
Jun 2012
#57
so negotiating with the Palestinians results in more Israeli deaths according to you
azurnoir
Jul 2012
#119
These groups would have an easier time if they weren't specifically targeting aid to Israel.
David__77
Jun 2012
#68
oh you mean just like who is that again let me think...............Ron Paul? n/t
azurnoir
Jun 2012
#98