sponsorship?

[Stan Goodman]

On Sunday 29 May 2011 at 18:06:14 (GMT+2) Hetz Ben Hamo 
<hetzbh at gmail.com> wrote:

> Demanding that he will not talk to the Palestinians? umm, with the
> political situation today, I hardly belive he will agree to that.
> 
> I was thinking more of: If we can find a company who's willing to pay
> the flight tickets, hotel etc, and then let Stallman decide whether
> he wants to appear at the Palestinians universities or not.
> 
> It's quote a shame that the Palestinians would prefer to do those
> tricks..
> 
> David, I read the article, and as a person who wants to hear
> Stallman's FSF talks (and not political talks), so I do want to
> believe we can find a solution for that.
> 
> Hetz
> 
> 2011/5/29 amichay p. k. <am1chay.p.k at gmail.com>
> 
> > Even if we don't find a company willing to finance the visit we can
> > definitely raise funds for this purpose.
> > 
> > By the way, if Israel would pay for the visit I demand that he will
> > not give a talk for the Palestinians.
> > 
> > 2011/5/29 Hetz Ben Hamo <hetzbh at gmail.com>

When small-mindedness becomes an Olympic sport, the Palestibians will 
definitely walk away with the Gold. I don't thing Israel should show 
itself with the same mindset. Quite apart from concern about any concern 
about foreign political effects were Israel to condition a visit on not 
speaking in RamAllah as well, I think the Israel group should make no 
stipulation at all, but invite the Palestinians to pitch in if they 
would like to make the gesture as a contribution to a peaceable 
atmosphere. Whether they are willing to make such a gesture is their own 
business.

> >> Hi,
> >> 
> >> I just read this morning that Richard Stallman will not come to
> >> Israel due to pressure from the Palestinians who sponsor his
> >> visit.
> >> You can read it here:
> >> http://www.calcalist.co.il/internet/articles/0,7340,L-3519167,00.h
> >> tml?dcRef=ynet
> >> 
> >> My question: I'm pretty sure that hotel + ticket is not such a
> >> huge price. Is there any company that can sponsor his visit, so
> >> we might actually see mister Stallman here after all?
> >> 
> >> Thanks,
> >> Hetz
> >> 
> >> 
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