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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]For the first time in my adult life I am truly worried for the safety of my family. And for the person who says that in our secular society society, religion shouldn’t be our life story, one of the pillars of this country is the right to express one’s personal religion in public life. I would hope that you were not saying that by simply expressing our faith by dress or participation in prayer means we are asking to be treated badly or even being attacked. https://www.npr.org/2021/05/24/999790233/officials-say-hate-crimes-against-jews-are-growing-in-the-aftermath-of-gaza-viol[/quote]

No, I am saying if you're concerned about being attacked for ANY reason, don't give potential attackers information that could lead to an attack.

e.g.,  If you're concerned about your car being broken into, always lock it when you leave it.  If you're concerned about being molested on the street, avoid dark streets, sketchy neighborhoods and carry a protective device[/quote]

You may not understand this, but Jews cannot avoid detection (and should not have to, either).  Jews go to Jewish places of worship, Jewish schools, and Jewish stores and restaurants.  Many Jews wear religious clothing and hairstyles as part of a religious obligation.  There are Jewish neighborhoods and Jewish business districts.  Many Jews appear Jewish no matter what they do.  If what you're suggesting is that Jews go into hiding in order avoid being attacked ... well ...[/quote]

No, I'm not suggesting hiding.  I'm suggesting that if an individual wants to avoid risk, there are things they can do.

And if you are suggesting that Jews go into hiding in order to avoid being attacked...well...[/quote]

Ok well I don't see what your advice possibly has to do with the subject here, which is "antisemitism." What you're suggesting is that Jewish individuals hide the fact that they are Jewish to avoid being attacked.  Not sure what kind of commentary on antisemitism you think you're making? Maybe you can explain. [/quote]

We're not talking about how to respond to actually being attacked, but responding to the FEAR of being attacked. two different things.

There are lots of things other people do to avoid being attacked - e.g., women may avoid dressing "seductively", men avoid carrying a roll of bills in their pocket.  It's not fair that these measures may need to be taken but it's smart to take the measures instead of expecting society to change.[/quote]

So Jews should go into hiding. Gotcha. [/quote]

Not what was said or implied, but seems like it's what pp wants to believe.[/quote]

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