In other words, an organization that premier agency relationships of civil and human rights of the nation to fight against anti-Semitism and all forms of bigotry, defends democratic ideals and protects civil rights for all "is spending its resources denouncing American organizations which do not blindly support a foreign Government with which likes to align."
If that is not enough suspicious, with list of ADL are the main ten influential groups that have taken a stance anti-occupation and anti-displacement and who call for a just peace. Why does that bother the ADL?
Here are a few thoughts in this list:
The ADL is slowly but surely changing its focus in the fight against the real fanaticism do public relations for the Government of Israel work, including the shilling to its illegal occupation of Palestinian territories.
The list includes many Jews including some who identify as Israel friends, and yet the report still manages to accuse them of being anti-Israel and even anti-Semitic. This is because the ADLhopes can persuade anti-occupation is a synonym for anti-Israel and anti-Israeli is synonymous with anti-Semitism.
This last trick by the ADL comes on the heels of other strange decisions, including the decision by ADL on side of wing anti-religious groups freedom as the notorious SIOA (stop the Islamization of America) against the proposed Islamic Center near zero. For both "fight against all forms of intolerance and defending democratic ideals and protect civil rights for everyone". The ADL is trying to now backtrack from its position on this issue after a public reaction that seemed to take by surprise.
Given that this list is mainly directed to organizations who have not had miedas take a bold moral stand against the illegal Israeli occupation and other inhumane policies by the Government against the occupied Palestinian Israel, should take a long look at yourself and ask why could not make the list.
Jewish Voice for Peace who proudly made the list wrote an excellent answer five point of the ADL. If it contrasts the morally appropriate language of the report of the ADL with the values of clarion in response of the JVP, it is clear that it represents the voice of extremism and that it represents the voice of reason.
Other "worryingly" call of organizations that accompany to Jewish Voice for Peace includes:Act now to stop warand extreme racism,If Americans knew,justice inPalestine studentsandus campaign to end the Israeli occupation. Peace? There is war no? There is racism no? Knowledge? Justice? There is occupation no? Terrible things.
The list also includes current Muslim United States and organizations. CAIR, as well as other organizations on the list, is support and anti - injustice. CAIR work focuses on defending civil rights and dispel misinformation and stereotypes about Muslims - doing to the Muslims of United States what used to make the ADL (and it should be doing) for the Jews of United States. Not a problem with the political aspect of the conflict, but with the legal, civil and human rights that have an impact on constituent premises here and which are often compatible with our tax dollars. Position of the CAIR has been one of opposition to the occupation and deprivation of ADL Palestinians.The may not point to a launch of CAIR which can be described as intolerant against Israelis as a village, let alone against the Jews. Releases and manifestations of the CAIR have only addressed the occupation and the questionable actions of the Government of Israel. But as I have already mentioned the ADL it tries to equate opposition to the occupation and the illegal practices of the Likud Government to bigotry and anti-Semitism in order to create a chilling effect.
ADL report is posted on the home page of the Web site of the ADL, just above its decision to honor to Rupert Murdoch for his "faithful support of Israel" (yet another amazing moment of the ADL). Why would the ADL says "fightall forms of fanaticism, defend the democratic ideal and protects civil rights for all" turn and award to the man behind FOX News, a network is notorious for vomiting intolerant material and flouted daily industry news? really think the ADL that FOX News "fight against fanaticism and promotes democratic values and equal civil rights for all"? Has Abe Foxman seen coverage of FOX News of immigrants, Latinos or Muslims lately? Why the ADL would Murdoch his "International leadership" award? Because the selection Committee of the ADL development is more concerned with where stands a candidate in Israel, even at the expense of where he is in fanaticism, ideal democratic and equal civil rights - once again bring to light the disturbing change in the Mission of ADL and raison d ' être.
Finally, the report of the ADL has problem with yours truly:
In response to raid the Israeli army of a flotilla of ships heading to Gaza in May 2010, the executive director of CAIR-Chicago accused Israel of a "failure to implement the Jewish values"
I am not sure what is Abe Foxman problem with that? The piece of the Chicago Tribune that is referring to the was decidedly pro-Judaism. I have received many letters of appreciation of Jewish and foreign friends including rabbis. Given the gravity of the violations of Israel at the time, many sent to say that I was sober and elegant.
So why Foxman took issue with this piece, can request? Well, that the piece was decidedly they feed. Another exhibition of the ADL of the change in priorities.
I am not calls only outside the ADL in his shameful switch of mission. Salon.com has some good coverage: Anti-Defamation League beclowns, again. Like the daily beast: the Anti-Defamation League has a new list of Cape tarring human rights activists on behalf of protect Israel. Michelle Goldberg on how the group is only Yes ashamed.