Virginia State Bar has decided to cancel a trip to Jerusalem, basically boycotting Israel because of Virginia State Bar’s sympathy for Hamas. The Volokh Conspiracy posted an e-mail from Virginia attorney David Bernstein declaring the Israel boycott, aka cancellation. Obama and Valerie Jarrett are nodding their heads in approval over the Virginia State Bar’s decision to boycott Israel.
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Dear Fellow Members of the Virginia State Bar,
Certain members of the Virginia State Bar and other individuals have expressed objections to the VSB’s plan to take the Midyear Legal Seminar trip in November to Jerusalem. It was stated that there are some unacceptable discriminatory policies and practices pertaining to border security that affect travelers to the nation. Upon review of U.S. State Department advisories and other research, and after consultation with our leaders, it has been determined that there is enough legitimate concern to warrant cancellation of the Israel trip and exploration of alternative locations.
Undoubtedly, this news will disappoint some VSB members. But we are a state agency that strives for maximum inclusion and equality, and that explains this action. Fortunately, we still anticipate being able to find a suitable location for the November seminar trip, and we will send out further news very soon.
Finally, we are pleased that our members and citizens feel able to express concerns and look to us to protect rights. In the end, we are all part of the same team, and the VSB will continue to stay focused on advancing its primary objectives—public protection, access to justice, and improvement of the profession.
As always, I appreciate having the honor of serving as your president.
Best regards,
Kevin E. Martingayle,
President, Virginia State Bar
This is just another example of how Virginia has trended liberal in recent years. The state that voted for Obama in 2008 and 2012, and elected corrupt Hillary Clinton lackey as governor Terry McAuliffe is showing why they are slowing becoming another California. The only difference is the weather sucks in Virginia.