Survey finds admiration for contributions — but opposition to honoring Jewish Americans runs more than twice as high as for a concurrent heritage observance
Your research on this topic is as fascinating as it is troubling, especially with regard to the Democrats who have turned a blind eye while antisemitism has become normalized in their ranks.
The age comparison is worth calling out as well. Younger people in both parties seem unaware of the role Jewish Americans played in preserving individual liberties, promoting civil rights, and (ironically) protecting free speech. Without a broad historical context, they fall for the same debunked conspiracies that fuel the KKK and other hate groups.
I am American and Jewish, MAGA Zionist conservative. I do not support "heritage month" or "history month" for any group, for women or for any ethnicity. They are divisive. We should all be unhyphenated Americans, with one American culture.
Your research on this topic is as fascinating as it is troubling, especially with regard to the Democrats who have turned a blind eye while antisemitism has become normalized in their ranks.
The age comparison is worth calling out as well. Younger people in both parties seem unaware of the role Jewish Americans played in preserving individual liberties, promoting civil rights, and (ironically) protecting free speech. Without a broad historical context, they fall for the same debunked conspiracies that fuel the KKK and other hate groups.
Thanks for another interesting read!
Thanks, Jim, really appreciate it. The trends among younger Americans is the most troubling to me, especially for the reasons you shared ...
I am American and Jewish, MAGA Zionist conservative. I do not support "heritage month" or "history month" for any group, for women or for any ethnicity. They are divisive. We should all be unhyphenated Americans, with one American culture.