The Mets are still planning on hosting the Hebron Fund this November 21st for a fundraiser at Citi Field. Activists are asking that people email the Mets to voice your displeasure. I did earlier today and here’s the response they sent back:
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From: Metropolitan Hospitality <Metrohosp@nymets.com>
Date: Tue, Nov 10, 2009 at 3:55 PM
Subject: RE: NY Mets, Cancel Hebron Fund Dinner
To: Adam Horowitz <adamh2@gmail.com>Thank you for your e-mail.
Citi Field hosts a wide range of events that reflect the diversity of
our hometown and the differing views and opinions of New Yorkers. The
beliefs of organizations holding events at Citi Field do not necessarily
reflect those of the New York Mets.
So, this is just a wonderful sign of New York’s melting pot of diversity and differing opinions? I don’t think so. By hosting this event the New York Mets are helping to further the Israeli-Palestinian conflict by supporting the violent and racist settler community in Hebron.
In addition to sending an email, you can also give the Mets a call. The following was sent out by Adalah-NY:
In addition to sending an email to the Mets, please also consider phoning the New York Mets to register your concerns with their staff:
* (718) 803-4032: Heather Collamore, Director Hospitality and Catering Events
* (718) 565-4330: Jay Horwitz, Vice President for Media RelationsCommunications with the Mets should emphasize:
* The Hebron Fund supports Israeli settlements in the Israeli-occupied West Bank in violation of international law and US foreign policy. The Hebron Fund may also be violating US nonprofit laws by supporting Israeli settlements while telling the IRS that its "primary exempt purpose" is "to promote social and educational well being."
* Israeli settlers in Hebron have repeatedly been photographed and videotaped shooting guns at, beating, slapping, kicking, throwing stones and liquids at, and verbally harassing the Palestinian residents of Hebron, including women and children. Some Hebron Fund dinner honorees have been documented supporting violence and the terrorizing of Palestinians.
* Hebron’s settlers support racial discrimination and driving Palestinian residents of Hebron from their homes.
* Allowing the Hebron Fund to fundraise at Citi Field contradicts New York Mets and Major League Baseball’s commitment to equal opportunity and non-discrimination and is an insult to the legacy of Jackie Robinson.
