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'Performing in TA isn't morally neutral'

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09/02/2010 10:24

UK group writes letter to Elton John, urging him to cancel June 17 concert.

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The British Committee for the Universities of Palestine sent a letter to Elton John this month, urging him to cancel his Tel Aviv concert, scheduled for June 17.

"Like much of the world, we think you’re a good bloke. You came out when it was difficult; you admitted your addictions were stronger than you were; you’ve poured money into AIDS research. Oh, and then there’s the music – not bad at all," the letter begins.

The pro-Palestinian group goes on to demand that John take a stand against Israel's "dropping white phosphorus on a school building full of children," and "walling a million and a half people up in a ghetto and then pounding that ghetto to rubble." The letter claimed that performing in Tel Aviv could not be seen as "morally neutral."

"Okay, you turn up in Ramat Gan, and it gets to that ‘Candle in the Wind’ moment, and thousands of lighters flicker – but there won’t be any Palestinians from the Occupied Territories swaying along with the Israelis – the army won’t let them leave their ghettoes," the letter continues, urging the legendary British superstar to "read what Judge Goldstone said about the onslaught on Gaza," which accuses both Israel and Hamas of war crimes and possible crimes against humanity.

The UK group also accused Israel of being "knee-deep in ethnic cleansing and land-theft and the endless daily suffocating of Palestinian lives and hopes."

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16. #13
Author: John Williams Country: USA 10/2/2010 06:47

15. Yalla - you arabs
Author: Jane Country: Scotland 9/2/2010 17:47

14. Fan Mail
Author: Juda Ism Country: Israel 9/2/2010 16:10

13. the arab narrative of victimization
Author: tom Country: canada 9/2/2010 15:53

12. "Morally Neutral" Action
Author: David Country: NY, USA 9/2/2010 15:46

11. thats funny
Author: mr rovers Country: israel 9/2/2010 15:36

10. How is it any different from playing in the US or
Author: Formerly Jerusalem Joe Country: Alabama 9/2/2010 15:24

9. #1, it is not so easy
Author: James Country: UK 9/2/2010 14:22

8. Candle In The Wind Moment
Author: Yonatan Netser Country: Israel 9/2/2010 13:51

7. Fakestinians Would Not Hesitate To Slaughter Homos
Author: Danny Alexander Country: Japan 9/2/2010 13:01

6. Britannistan
Author: Michael M. Country: Austria 9/2/2010 12:59

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