There has been an ongoing discussion on this site about the “Dershofoxmanitz” question – “Why do you single out Israel?” In addition to the other answers already given here’s another – because the US government has already singled Israel out.
Tax Day here in the US is a useful time to remember the overwhelming amount of aid that the US gives Israel every year. From the film Occupation 101:
This money is entirely military aid and Israel uses it to uphold its apartheid system. This is a truth not lost on Palestinians or the rest of the world. Part of why we focus on Israel is because we are responsible as US taxpayers.
I know paying your taxes is already a bitter pill to swallow, didn’t mean to make it worse. Here’s one thing you can do to feel better. Send a letter to President Obama telling him what you think about our financial support of Israel, and where those resources could be better used.
