Well, I’m with the Gov on this one.
Going to boycott any of these bands for being upset that the US Army is a sponsor … entertainers really lose touch on who buys into their entertainment.
“Dozens of artists and bands have left the popular South by Southwest (SXSW) festival in Austin, Texas, in protest of the U.S. Army's sponsorship, claiming that it has supplied weapons "supporting their violent oppression of the Palestinian people."
The protest began in February when the organization Austin For Palestine Coalition called for a protest and boycott of SXSW based on its ties to the U.S. Military and weapons manufacturing companies that have, the group claimed, supplied weapons to the Israeli military.
"SXSW must disinvite Raytheon (RTX), its subsidiary Collins Aerospace, and BAE Systems to the conference and festivals in the city of Austin," an Instagram post from the activist group read. "Raytheon, Collins Aerospace, and BAE Systems have direct ties to the arming of Israel, supporting their violent oppression of the Palestinian people. Raytheon manufactures missiles, bombs, and other weapon systems for the Israeli military to use against Palestinians."
Since then, several bands and performers pulled their scheduled appearances in an effort to support Palestinians.
Going to boycott any of these bands for being upset that the US Army is a sponsor … entertainers really lose touch on who buys into their entertainment.
Bands bail on Texas South by Southwest festival after discovering US Army sponsorship
Dozens of artists have pulled out of the South by Southwest festival in protest of the U.S. military’s sponsorship of the event and its ongoing support for Israel.
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“Dozens of artists and bands have left the popular South by Southwest (SXSW) festival in Austin, Texas, in protest of the U.S. Army's sponsorship, claiming that it has supplied weapons "supporting their violent oppression of the Palestinian people."
The protest began in February when the organization Austin For Palestine Coalition called for a protest and boycott of SXSW based on its ties to the U.S. Military and weapons manufacturing companies that have, the group claimed, supplied weapons to the Israeli military.
"SXSW must disinvite Raytheon (RTX), its subsidiary Collins Aerospace, and BAE Systems to the conference and festivals in the city of Austin," an Instagram post from the activist group read. "Raytheon, Collins Aerospace, and BAE Systems have direct ties to the arming of Israel, supporting their violent oppression of the Palestinian people. Raytheon manufactures missiles, bombs, and other weapon systems for the Israeli military to use against Palestinians."
Since then, several bands and performers pulled their scheduled appearances in an effort to support Palestinians.