Okay, how about this compromise: Must it be the case that Zionism is racism? No. Has Zionism been practiced in a racist way? You bet.

The US not attending the conference is scandalous and motivated by PAC money, in my opinion.

I am not an antisemite. But I think the nation of Israel is clearly oppressing and responding with undue force and it's inexcusable, given their history.

Then again, you've heard this before from me.