For various reasons discussed off-list, and in light of the AUT's reversal, I concur. Although I don't concur that opposing the blacklist would have been a political act, I am very glad to have the assurances and clarification that the AOIR will not take political or even activist stands. I am bothered by other organizations, notably the American Sociological Association, having taken explicitly political stands, even in violation of that organization's own code of ethics. I am honored to be part of a group whose mission is steadfast and whose zeal is decidedly topical. Regards, Ellis
-----Original Message----- From: air-l-aoir.org-bounces@listserv.aoir.org [mailto:air-l-aoir.org-bounces@listserv.aoir.org] On Behalf Of Barry Wellman Sent: Thursday, May 26, 2005 8:48 AM To: aoir list Subject: [Air-l] british boycott over
Although there are counter-arguments to the anti-Israeli posting yesterday, I agree with Jeremy Hunsinger that they are out of place on this list.
But since the issue has been brought up, my position is that professional societies should be extraordinarily cautious about encouraging boycotts of universities. I don't believe in collective punishment, even if there was a crime -- and there are different sets of "facts" floating around on this matter. Hence, I have worked a bit to encourage the ending of the boycott. And am glad that it happened.
For reasons of the first para, I won't respond to any postings about the boycott -- or Israel -- on this list and urge us all to refocus on AOIR stuff.
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