Texas Labels CAIR 'Terrorist,' Not BDS: Priorities Clear
Governor Greg Abbott, whose administration once attempted to ban books mentioning Palestine from schools, now brandishes the 'terrorist' label against the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR). This, from a state whose own track record includes legislating against the boycott, divestment, and sanctions (BDS) movement . It appears 'terrorism' is now defined not by actions, but by who you
criticize: if it’s the Israeli government, you’re in trouble. One might wonder if Abbott’s office received a memo from those who routinely conflate legitimate criticism of Israeli policy with antisemitism. Perhaps they feel competitive? This move doesn't just silence critics; it criminalizes a major Muslim civil rights group for simply advocating. The contrast is stark: advocating for Palestinian
rights means 'terrorist,' while actively suppressing free speech in support of Israel is just 'policy.' How many more US organizations will be branded 'terrorist' before supporting human rights becomes un-American?