I am familiar with the content being presented, and I would argue that promoting content that compares any group of people to "Hitler and the Nazis" contributes significantly to hatred of that group. I hope you'll change your mind about promoting it. ᐧ
On Tue, Jan 7, 2025 at 5:31 PM Risa Lavelle <risalavell...@gmail.com> wrote: > I posted this documentary in the spirit of sharing films that provide > perspectives that most of us are not exposed to and for those who are > curious to learn more. I am not looking to debate the topic. I believe > each person who reads LincolnTalk has the ability to decide for themselves > what they believe in or disbelieve. This is purely an announcement share. > > For those who might be concerned about the group organizing the movie, I > can tell you from first hand experience, LexPalestine, is a local group > started by a group of diverse families, some of whom have direct experience > having lived under the occupation or been forced to leave, some who have > lost loved ones and friends, some Jews, Christians, Buddhists, Muslims, > mothers, fathers, grandparents, teens and children and the list goes on. > > I have attended events sponsored by this group and they are all about > connecting with the local community in a peaceful welcoming way. There is > no hate or radicalization going on here. > > Also, for anyone who is concerned, the funds for the movie are going back > to Lexington Venue and 1 For 3. Here’s a description and a link: > > We serve Palestinian refugees in the West Bank primarily living in UN-run > camps. 1for3 is a Massachusett’s-based 501(c)(3) non-profit, non-political > organization. > > We want Palestinians to achieve their full human rights on par with those > enjoyed by other communities around the world. We work towards this goal by > partnering with community-run organizations in UN-run Palestinian refugee > camps in the West Bank on four specific needs: health, education, water, > and food. > https://www.1for3.org/ > > In Peace, > Risa > > > On Tue, Jan 7, 2025 at 1:50 PM Chris McCarthy <kb1...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> Risa, >> >> Thank you for extending the invitation, particularly as a few Lincolnites >> have recently expressed the need to have respectful and meaningful in >> person conversations regardless of background as the Lexginton group's >> mission states. For the benefit of the community and those deciding whether >> to participate, would you describe this as more of an activist >> organization? I took a moment to look at the Instagram page/website was >> only able to find claims of occupation, apartheid, genocide, endorsement of >> Jill Stein for President, support for the troubling former MIT encampment >> <https://www.instagram.com/reel/C6wHwjaNo4t/?igsh=MXBvcGttNTdlM240dQ==> etc. >> rather than sparking curiosity or promoting unity and inclusivity. >> >> - Chris >> >> >> On Tue, Jan 7, 2025, 10:59 Risa Lavelle <risalavell...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >>> >>> Hi All, >>> In the spirit of sharing opportunities to learn more about Palestinian >>> history and the complexities of its lasting effects of this issue on the >>> world today, I'm sharing this event coming up this Thursday. >>> >>> The event is sponsored by Lexington for Palestine. >>> Below is more information from Lexington for Palestine. >>> >>> We are delighted to invite you to a special screening of *Where Olive >>> Trees Weep*, a powerful film that explores the history and ongoing >>> impact of Palestine on global society. The event will be held at *The >>> Venue Theater*, and we would love for you to join us in this important >>> conversation. Reserve a spot here! >>> <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/where-olive-trees-weep-tickets-1106473334529> >>> >>> *Event Details:* >>> 📅 *Date:* 1/9 >>> 🕒 *Time:* 7pm >>> >>> At Lexington for Palestine, our mission is to promote peace, >>> inclusivity, and unity within our community, regardless of race, faith, or >>> background. >>> >>> We believe that one of the best ways to combat hate in all forms is by >>> coming together to learn and have respectful, meaningful conversations. We >>> hope this event sparks curiosity, promotes understanding, and inspires a >>> path forward built on acceptance, kindness, and solidarity. >>> >>> We look forward to seeing you there! >>> >>> Warmly, >>> Lexington for Palestine >>> [image: Where Olive Trees Weep.png] >>> >>> -- >>> Follow us on Instagram @lexingtonforpalestine >>> >>> -- >>> The LincolnTalk mailing list. >>> To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. >>> Browse the archives at >>> https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/. >>> Change your subscription settings at >>> https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/lincoln. >>> >>> >>> -- > The LincolnTalk mailing list. > To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. > Browse the archives at https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/ > . > Change your subscription settings at > https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/lincoln. > >
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