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Jawed Anwar
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IN the United States, criticism of the government, military, and state policies is not only tolerated but often encouraged as a hallmark of democracy.
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However, when it comes to Israel, the same principles of free speech do not seem to apply.
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Criticizing Israel in America is frequently labeled as "antisemitism," and those who do so risk serious consequences from both the government and institutions.
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All of America's proclaimed values—democracy, human rights, free speech, liberty, freedom of expression, justice, equality, rule of law, individual rights, civil liberties, fairness, diversity, tolerance, religious freedom, and human dignity—appear to be disregarded when the subject of Israel arises.
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