Re: Debconf in Israel
It is good to read this civil discussion on such a difficult topic.
Maybe obvious, but I'll state it anyway: When deciding not to accept a
bid based on a moral principle, (instead of some Debian specific
criteria) I hope all remember that principle might stand for future
decisions, as a precedant. It asks some specfics be considered, like
who's boycotts are respected? Will Debian and/or the free-software
movement in general be hurt in that location by honoring that boycott?
Some part of the population more than others?
My own country is guilty of some things and could be disqualified, based on criteria chosen as a result of this conversation. I might believe a future Debian supported
boycott of my country was deserved and wise, but it will be good to know
the criteria are considered carefully.
So if we were behind curtains of ignorance and did not know if a
proposed set of reasons for not meeting in Israel might apply to our own place someday, would you think a decision was based on good reasons?
Delib in USA
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