To the Editor:

It has been in the news recently that a pierogi vendor at the farmers market refused to sell his product to Alan Dershowitz because he didn’t like the political views of some of the people Dershowitz had represented. Dershowitz has called him on it, pointing out that such refusal is against the law. I agree with him.

At the same time, I invite Dershowitz to compare his situation of not being able to buy six pierogis on account of the perceived views of people for whom he worked with the numerous recent cases where people working for this administration have lost their livelihoods because of either their own perceived political beliefs or the perceived political beliefs of people with whom they socialize. Evidently, in today’s world, the government can act without regard to the law, but the Average Joe pierogi vendor cannot.

It would be wonderful if Dershowitz would offer his legal services to represent some of the victims of this administration’s actions to prove his point. Doing so would have a meaningful and positive impact on our whole country.

Bari Boyer

Edgartown 

6 replies on “Pierogigate: Pick on someone your own size”

  1. I don’t approve of refusing a fast sale item based on political beliefs, but it is unfortunately legal. The law needs to change. But you are blaming the world on Alan and telling him to do more charity. Charity is a gift, not a demand.

    1. Mark– I read this letter again after reading your comment . The writer stated that it would be “wonderful” for Dramawitz to represent some of the people who have been unjustly fired for their political beliefs. I don’t see anything in this letter that suggested he do it for free.

  2. People dont get fired for their political beliefs. They get fired in downsizing and they get fired for performance issues. If their political beliefs compromise the agenda or mission of the organization they might get fired. The government nor private industry is under no obligation to keep someone hired unless they have a contract or no ”cause” has been determined. Lifetime employment doesnt exist even in Government and shouldnt.

  4. Point of clarity – the Pierogi vendor never said anything about political views – not Dershowitz’s and not his clients’. They objected to the crimes against women and children committed by Dershowitz’s famous and wealthy clients. Alan Dershowitz has made a name for himself representing the most vile criminals imaginable – pedophiles, rapists, wife murderers, women beaters and the like. Politics are irrelevant here. It’s about heinous crimes against women and children.

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