Help Us Stop Boycotts Against Israel (BDS Movement): Port Townsend Food Co-op board rejects boycott proposal against Israeli products- for good reason!

Port Townsend Food Co-op board rejects boycott proposal against Israeli products- for good reason!

The reason for rejection of the proposal was that “the boycott proposal is inconsistent with the [Co‑op’s] boycott policy.” There is nothing in the boycott policy that permits the boycotting of a country. The board’s vote was 4 to 2 against the proposal.

We want to thank everyone who helped us combat this political attack on our community and blatant effort to politicize our cherished Port Townsend Food Co-Op (where you can buy awesome, healthy food at a low price!)

Special thanks to the asked-for support from:

Rob Jacobs from StandWithUs
Lisa Orlick of the New Israel Fund
Rainer Waldman Adkins of J Street
David Sokal importer of Peace Oil
Gideon "Giddy" Lustig of the Israeli Consulate
Quimper Unitarian Universalist Fellowship for hosting multiple public forums and meetings.

NOTE: The sponsors of this website know that Israel is not perfect - neither is the U.S. or any other country. However, Israel is a special refuge for Jews and many others around the world and should be protected as such. The sponsors of this website believe in a two state solution to resolve the Israeli/Palestinian conflict.

AN ALTERNATIVE: Instead of boycotts, which divide people and ascribe blame to one side or the other, you can support peace between Israelis and Palestinians by supporting organizations such as the NEW ISRAEL FUND, which sponsors projects of collaboration and cooperation between Israelis and Palestinians.

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Food Co-Op Policies Against the Boycott

The following policies direct the Port Townsend Food Co-Op to:

POLICY B8: EXECUTIVE LIMITATIONS

CUSTOMER SERVICE AND VALUE

B8.8 Ensure that the store not be utilized for political purposes; therefore, s/he shall not fail to:

B8.8.1 Ensure that signs, banners, newsletters and other materials endorsing or urging opposition to any (a) candidate(s) for public office, (b) referenda, propositions, resolutions or any other items on a public ballot, or (c) community matters not directly related to organic, natural and healthy foods, are not created by the Co-op nor displayed within the Co-op premises except that, with respect to item (c), petition gathering may be permitted at the store entrances so long as ingress and egress are not impeded.

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Port Townsend Food Co-op board rejects boycott proposal against Israeli products- for good reason!