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[quote=jsteele][quote=Anonymous]1. AIPAC does not give campaign contributions. Its not actually a PAC (the "PAC" stands for Public Affairs Committee, not Political Action Committee).  2.  Support for the bill on BDS is NOT all about campaign donations, but reflects broader pro Israel politics, such as the concerns of constituents.    It does not help that BDS A. Singles out Israel B. BDS orgs are ambiguous about whether they support a two state solution, or consider the very existence of Israel to be "occupation"  C. BDS supporters often express antisemitic sentiments (much more overtly than Rep Omar's comments) 
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AIPAC does give campaign contributions directly, but it influences where campaign contributions will go. As I pointed out earlier, AIPAC's website even has a page to recruit people to donate $5,000 per election cycle:

https://www.aipac.org/act/congressional-club

In addition, many of AIPAC's board members control PACs that give contributions.

Regardless of why it is supported, the anti-BDS bill allows governments to punish Americans who exercise their 1st Amendment rights. I agree with you that money is not the only motivator, but it does play a role.

There are supporters of Israel such as Viktor Orban who are anti-Semitic. Should we pass laws to punish those who support Israel?
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