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Ronn Torossian

Roger Waters Does Need an Education

Roger Waters of Pink Floyd fame doesn’t advocate a boycott of Syria which slaughters tens of thousands of her own citizens, Communist countries like North Korea, China or Cuba, and he doesn’t condemn African nations where slavery is legal.  But, the freest democracy in the Middle East, Israel, is worthy of this idiot’s boycott.

In a letter announcing a boycott of Israel, he said “that all people deserve basic human rights” – yet, interestingly he has never spoken up for the many innocent people who have been killed by Hamas.  He doesnt mention the attacks of the Arabs upon Israel – or the abhorrent treatment of homosexuals, women and other minorities throughout the Middle East.   Despicable double-standard.

While he now announced he is reconsidering his boycott: “I am considering my position. The letter asking my fellow musicians to boycott Israel has never appeared. I am thinking all of this through extremely carefully and I’m thinking it all through extremely carefully because I care more about the outcome, because I care about the people involved, than I do about the moment.”

But why doesn’t he mention that he – and many musicians – are effectively being boycotted in the Arab world? How many in Tehran or Cairo or Damascus would allow this Westerner to play his music in their cities? In many Arab countries, there isn’t freedom for concerts in these countries. When is the last time they hosted a concert there?

As Ze’ev Jabotinsky wrote many years ago “It is not the anti-Semitism of men; it is, above all, the anti-Semitism of things, the inherent xenophobia of the body social or the body economic under which we suffer.” Roger Waters – contrary to your legendary song, You DO indeed need an education as you are wrong and mis-informed.

About the Author
Ronn Torossian is the Founder, President & Chief Executive Officer of 5WPR. Headquartered in New York City, the firm is one of the 25 largest independent public relations firms in the United States. 5WPR has been named “PR Agency of the Year” by the American Business Awards; and Ronn Torossian is the winner of the Silver Stevie Communications, Investor Relations, and PR Executive of the Year of the Year Award by the American Business Awards. Ronn’s book, “For Immediate Release: Shape Minds, Build Brands, and Deliver Results with Game-Changing Public Relations,” received rave reviews. He is a member of the prestigious Young Presidents Organization (YPO) and is an active board member of a number of non-profit organizations. Ronn Torossian is a frequently sought after communications expert, often appearing on FOX News, CNBC, Huffington Post, Time Magazine, and other major media outlets. He resides on the Upper West Side of Manhattan with his family. Email: rtorossian@5wpr.com Facebook: Ronn's Facebook Twitter: Ronn's Twitter Page