I’m Jewish clergy, which makes it even harder for me to express my thoughts on Israel and it’s government. I worked for a proudly stated Zionist congregation, and I know without a doubt that if I had been honest with my thoughts on the Israeli government, I’d have been fired on the spot.
I’m Jewish clergy, which makes it even harder for me to express my thoughts on Israel and it’s government
First they came for the socialists, and I did not speak out—because I was not a socialist.
Then they came for the trade unionists, and I did not speak out—because I was not a trade unionist.
Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out—because I was not a Jew.
Then they came for me—and there was no one left to speak for me.
It’s very sad that someone with such an ironclad defense against charges of antisemitism is afraid to speak out. Not that I blame you a bit for keeping quiet—I keep my criticism very muted IRL and I have a lot less blowback to worry about.
I think there’s a pretty key difference between expressing sympathy and support for Palestinians, which I’ve seen plenty of from all kinds of people - including most recently literally Obama - and looking at the murder of over a thousand civilians and saying “this is fine and justified”.
I’ve seen little to no criticism of people who have merely expressed simple support and sympathy, and much more criticism of people doing apologia for the intentional murder of children. If that were to change, I would be greatly concerned, but that’s not really what I’ve been seeing.
A McCarthy like witch hunt is taking place in the US. With people being bullied, threatened and punished for expressing support for Palestinians.
I’m Jewish clergy, which makes it even harder for me to express my thoughts on Israel and it’s government. I worked for a proudly stated Zionist congregation, and I know without a doubt that if I had been honest with my thoughts on the Israeli government, I’d have been fired on the spot.
First they came for the socialists, and I did not speak out—because I was not a socialist. Then they came for the trade unionists, and I did not speak out—because I was not a trade unionist. Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out—because I was not a Jew. Then they came for me—and there was no one left to speak for me.
It’s very sad that someone with such an ironclad defense against charges of antisemitism is afraid to speak out. Not that I blame you a bit for keeping quiet—I keep my criticism very muted IRL and I have a lot less blowback to worry about.
Oh no, is free speech suddenly important because now you’re on the receiving end of corporate shut downs? Oh boohoo.
You made your bed, sleep in it.
I think there’s a pretty key difference between expressing sympathy and support for Palestinians, which I’ve seen plenty of from all kinds of people - including most recently literally Obama - and looking at the murder of over a thousand civilians and saying “this is fine and justified”.
I’ve seen little to no criticism of people who have merely expressed simple support and sympathy, and much more criticism of people doing apologia for the intentional murder of children. If that were to change, I would be greatly concerned, but that’s not really what I’ve been seeing.