The problem is that it's getting to the point where you can't criticise them, a teacher in Texas lost her job because she wouldn't promise not to boycott Israel, which is basically thought crime. It's good to have strong allies but when you can't make valid critiques without getting attacked, something is wrong. I guess it just makes it harder to support what Israel does right when there are these heavyhanded tactics. I support Israel's right to exist but I haven't seen a country yet above criticism.