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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I would add that I think Israel is failing "its people" and by that I mean both Israeli's and Jewish people all around the world in the tremendous antisemitism they are creating as a result of their barbaric actions.

It is immoral and incredibly irresponsible and it is the government of Israel that will have to ultimately bear responsibility for any backlash worldwide. [/quote]While the Israeli government will have to answer, I doubt in America that Jewish people will be fired from jobs, synagogues burnt to the ground, etc.  [b]I do anticipate and see the increase and so-called justification of anti-semitism has increased verbally in this area.[/b]  I have seen and heard it.  I have also witnessed up front tremendous support for Palestine which is welcomed.

This is what makes America great.  The right to voice and be heard....as long as you keep your hands and anything else to yourself.[/quote]

My assessment is that there's acute and increasing criticism of Israeli policy. I think many people have been unwilling to criticize Israel in the past for fear of being labelled anti-Semitic. I think for many people those days are over. Personally, I have not seen an increase in anti-Semitism around me, but maybe that's the company I keep. You mention that verbal anti-Semitism has increased in this area. Could you tell me what you've heard or offer a few examples? [/quote]Gladly.  I have seen the glares and off-cuff remarks in a major grocery store.  Who makes a curt remark over someone squeezing a melon?  The absolute worse was recently on the graveyard shift,  and one of the patient's absolutely refused to be treated by one of the Jewish physicians (identifiable by the name tag).  I reluctantly took over but I'll be damned if you start that nonsense with me.   If you want to criticize policy, that's acceptable to me but don't come into my workplace creating a hostile environment where our purpose is to heal.  Take it elsewhere regardless of which side you're on.[/quote]

I am the PP. Thanks for your reply. I understand your discomfort and agree that refusing treatment by a Jewish physician is disgusting. I guess I can only speak for myself. I am absolutely critical of Israeli policy without harboring ill-feelings toward Judaism or Jews. Likewise I harbor no ill-feelings toward Muslims because of the actions of Hamas or ISIS. [/quote]

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