The Maldives government will ban Israelis from the Indian Ocean archipelago, known for luxury resorts, as public anger in the predominantly Muslim nation rises over the war in Gaza.
  • Linkerbaan@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    5 months ago

    An entire economy is made up of many parts. 0.3% doesn’t sound like much but with big numbers it adds up.

    A sacrifice of 20 million dollars is more than just symbolism.

    • Todd Bonzalez@lemm.eeEnglish
      2·
      5 months ago

      The problem here is that $20 million isn’t a “big number” compared to $6.55 Billion.

      Believe whatever you want, I can’t stop you, but you are objectively wrong.

      • Linkerbaan@lemmy.worldEnglish
        1·
        5 months ago

        Let’s pretend the Maldives is America. Would you say that America losing 0.3% of its entire GDP over a boycott is "symbolic?