even palestinian academics... alas, so many of whose aspirations have been thwarted by israel's punitive policies. a shame, isn't it, "S"? no one despises the concept of ANY form of academic restriction than i... but look at the bright "S", just as israel claims to bear no personal malice towards the palestinian students whose academic ambitions it has dashed; this boycott isn't personally directed toward israeli academics...they will merely be the innocent casualties of this school's punitive policy towards israel. and "S", MY definition of "anti-semitism" is apparently a bit more restrivtive than yours. to me, it's hatred and hostility towards people of jewish heritage based on the ignorance of prejudice and stereotypes. "jewish heritage" is NOT defined by israel or by zionism. so despite the misconception fomented by zionists, one CAN be anti-zionist or anti-israel, and STILL not be "anti-semitic". one can even be totally against israeli policy, and NOT be anti-israel. "S", i know that you're against some of israel's policies. so are you anti-israel or anti-semitic? or do you just disagree with some things and choose to voice that disagreement?