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Todd Hayen, PhD, RP's avatar

Did anyone catch those comments from the guy calling me an “asshole Zionist” for selling my book on Amazon? He deleted them afterward, and I deleted my reply too.

Honestly, I don’t care what Amazon does with its profits or power. I sell my book wherever it gets the widest reach and the best exposure—that’s the practical choice.

If I tried to boycott every company, platform, or institution that has any connection (direct or indirect) to Israel—or to any side in any conflict—I wouldn’t be able to function in the modern world. My own tax dollars already fund wars and military actions all over the planet, and there’s virtually nothing I can do to stop that. Short of complete withdrawal from society, the only logical response is to keep living and working as best I can.

That said, I do draw a line at outright, explicit support for groups or organizations that openly advocate or carry out genocide, mass murder, or similar atrocities. Those are red lines worth considering.

Zionism itself? It’s not something I spend a lot of mental energy on or actively support or rally against. To put it bluntly, I am not a fan of any deeply religious, righteous philosophy. If that disappoints you or you think I’m missing something important, I’m open to hearing your perspective—just explain it to me. Calling me a hypocritical asshole isn’t an argument; it’s just noise.

If you’ve got a reasoned case, lay it out. I’ll listen.

Tiny Shrew's avatar

Love love love your book!

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