To The Editor,
March 5, 2012,
Please see the letter below sent re: boycott at the Lavan store in Vancouver that sells Israeli soap.
Orli Avior and Anne Shalom, Israel
Subject: Boyoctt of Lavan Store in Vancouver
Hon Mayor Robertson
I have read of an appalling demonstration outside a shop in Vancouver. The proprietor, who sells Israeliproducts, has been hounded by anti-Israeldemonstrators, and with anti-semetic connotations, i.e. shouting HeilHitler. Such actions are most unacceptable and distressing.
These demonstrators do not ring of sincerity. The most appallinglack of human rights are prevalent in eg Zimbabwe, the Arab countries,who promote no rights for women, gays, Christians, Bahais, and Lebanon who doesnot allow Palestinians freedom of where to work, live, etc. Genuine humanrights ‘carers’ should speak out against this, and alsop the shocking anddistressful situation of the Syrians.
I grew up in South Africaunder Apartheid, and I understand extremelywell what apartheid is…not thenonsense spewed out by Anti-Israeldemonstrators. Israel is the only democracy inthe Middle East, which I, too have lived in,and have witnessed.
I strongly protest this hateful, inciteful anti-Israelboycott campaign in Vancouver, and as Canada has always been a strong ally of Israel,I urge you to take action to ensure that these activities cease immediately.
Thank you for your prompt attention.
Respectfully
LorraineWexler Isaac