Comments on: Salvation Army Bans Marcel Khalife in San Diego

By: Carson Park Ranger

Carson Park Ranger — Fri, 23 Nov 2007 00:55:53 +0000

I saw Marcel Khalife in San Diego back in the late ’80s. It was one of the best shows I’ve ever seen.
My Kiwanis Club gives a lot of support to the Salvation Army. I may have to become a Rotarian.

By: Richard Silverstein

Richard Silverstein — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 07:04:43 +0000

I’ve not been able to get to the bottom of the source of the quoted “divisive” and “unbalanced” comments, so feel the crux of the story seems to be missing. Precisely who’s saying what, and why?

Yes, see this post I just wrote which btw makes me feel I owe the Salvation Army an apology. I wouldn't say they were purely on the side of the angels on this. But they really seem to have acted in good faith as far as I can tell though I'd be willing to hear another perspective on that as well.

By: amir

amir — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 20:19:55 +0000

Speaking of boycotting musicians, Gush Shalom is calling for a boycott of Idan Raichal (featured previously at Tikun Olam), Ety Ankary and Ehud Banai. Their crime? Performing for the Gush Etzion 40 year anniversary.

By: Dan Sniderman

Dan Sniderman — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 19:17:46 +0000

While I once had a friend who worked for them and felt positively – I tend to avoid them – they have some major issues with homophobia…

Too bad no concert in Chicago (although with my busy schedule and need for babysitting I probably would have had to add it to the long list of cultural events I WISH I could have gone to :) )

By: Walter Ballin

Walter Ballin — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 15:33:41 +0000

Well I guess that I won’t be giving any money to any Salvation Army people that I see outside of stores this coming holiday season.

By: Johnny Laird

Johnny Laird — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 10:09:56 +0000

Hi Richard

I’ve become intrigued by this situation, which has cropped up on a few blogs in the last couple of days.

I’ve not been able to get to the bottom of the source of the quoted “divisive” and “unbalanced” comments, so feel the crux of the story seems to be missing. Precisely who’s saying what, and why?

Do you know?

Also, even if everything you are conveying is true, it’s a bit of a stretch – to say the least – to paint in such broad brush strokes about The Salvation Army, who are at work in over 100 countries, when you’re talking about one specific alleged situation in one specific venue.

I’d like to understand what’s happened here.

Peace & blessings