Why would people want to boycott a nation that has helped nations around the world to advance tremendously? There is a politically motivated majority within the United Nations driving to boycott Israel. Mixing political goals with scientific pursuits undermine the positive role improving the lives of citizens everywhere, and in promoting cooperation among nations despite their political differences (Leshner, Alan). Scientific inquiries and international research must be set apart from political conflicts, in a neutral, academic realm where political differences are set aside to promote the welfare of a nation. The current boycott discussions work against the nature of an inclusive and collaborative science enterprise and should immediately be abandoned. (Leshner, Alan) If you are going to boycott Israel, then you will have to get rid of your everyday resources and put your life in harm’s way.
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The pill camera is very important to image the small intestine; normally, fiber-optic endoscopes can probe no more than two and a half meters into the small intestines narrow, twisting passageway. Other forms of imaging, such as regular endoscopes, x-rays, and ultrasounds are not able to show the intestines with enough detail or color, which is very important for the detection of lesions and bleeding. By using the pill, doctors can more easily identify and promptly treat ailments of the small intestine such as Crohn's and celiac diseases (Staedter, Tracy). Without this invention, individuals might die because of an ailment not being treated or even diagnosed. Boycotting Israel would mean boycotting the pill camera and putting a person at risk just because the pill cam was invented in Israel and requires the use of a