The reason pro-Palestine Boston students picked Bernie Sanders’ rally to make a statement

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“We were not there to disrupt Sanders’s speech,” Samirah said. “Our genuine expectations were that the rally served as the perfect opportunity to show our support while also raising a very important question.”

They were disappointed when an event staffer, at the request of a campaign staffer, asked them to leave the event or take down their sign, “Will Ya #feeltheBern 4 Palestine?”

However, Sanders Campaign Manager Jeff Weaver said it was the actions of a rogue low-level staffer, who was wrong to ask them to take down their sign. Weaver told Boston.com Monday night that he personally apologized to the group.

Boston SJP members told Middle East Eye that they had a 10-15 minute conversation with the campaign manager and that a future meeting with Sanders campaign is “in the works.”
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http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/2015/10/07/the-reason-pro-palestine-boston-students-picked-bernie-sanders-rally-make-statement/DZfCDfcTauIHJKzZrdsw7N/story.html

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1. It was good to see more info on Sanders website RE: the Israel/Palestine conflict

He said he opposes the blockade and settlements, so that's a good thing. I'm glad that he's open to listening to the concerns of these various groups.

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2. Now that is how you fix

a problem with your staff.

Own it. Deal with it. Reach out and connect. And move forward with support.

Bravo.

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3. +1.nt