On Wed, 29 Oct 2003, JP ROOS wrote:
> The initiative to boycott Israeli academics was independent of this
> and it is clear that the ESA as an organisation cannot have anything
> to do with such an initiative. On the other hand, I believe that the idea
> of Michael Guggenheim to demand that the EU treat equally Israel
> and its neighbours in the matter of research funding and cooperation,
> is a good one and should be pursued via the proper channels.
>
Friends:
Let me second Guggnheim and J.P.Roos proposal. I think it is a very good
and constructive idea. I hope it is applicable.
And a last word: I didn't get ANY responses on my quetions and objections
from the initiators and supporters of the boycott. It is not very
suprising, but I would like to be remembered.
Best, B. Kimmerling.
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