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It was only political in the sense that Israel/Palestine is a political issue and referencing it at all is often labelled a “political” act. I’ve read the actual transcript of the speech and it was just stating statistics related to the theme of the piece. I am a little surprised he is suing though, he sounded more bemused than upset at the time and I thought it would be something they’d just put behind them after the backflip and investigation from the MSO.

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zero_gravitas@aussie.zone ⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

I am a little surprised he is suing though, he sounded more bemused than upset at the time and I thought it would be something they’d just put behind them after the backflip and investigation from the MSO.

Gillham said at the time that he was “grateful” the incident had “put the plight of Palestinian journalists in the spotlight.” source So I think it’s possible he’s using the opportunity of legal action to generate publicity for the issue.

The potential chilling effect that the MSO’s actions could have on artists less able to defend themselves also makes it worth pursuing.

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- Ilandar@aussie.zone ⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago
  
  So I think it’s possible he’s using the opportunity of legal action to generate publicity for the issue.
  
  Yes I did actually think this as well, interesting way to keep it in the news cycle. This story had pretty much died off until now.
  
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