United Against Anti-Semitism??

I'm not really a fan of the military but I always find that I acknowledge a person as they show up in the present and as a constant from then on. During my therapist training, there was one guy there who used to be part of the army, he was very vocal about Palestine and riddled with guilt because of the bullying culture of it all. He faults himself for being part of a culture which drove one person to suicide and being around a lot of racism. I do find this varies between men and women as men are more prone to proving themselves amongst other men. I also recognised my bias and discomfort with being around someone who was part of the army, I have several reasons for that that I could get into however the point here was I didn't let it dictate my action, I sat with it. That's how I came to know his current stance and I actually respected him for it.
Unfortunately, where I am rn in life is a rather pessimistic view of people, logically I'm aware of the good and bad in everyone but It takes patience and effort to work through the layers to find someone's humanity, something I don't always have because of how many times I find myself in the hot seat with a billion questions fired at me.

Pessimism or not, I will never 'other' anyone, that's never been a concern of mine. I do share the same sentiment, I just admittedly don't have hope in a lot of people anymore.

This is why I am so angry at the removal of DEI. It applied to everyone in any position of the government.

And should have been in the USA constitution, making it applicable for everyone in the whole USA.

Performance issues where not a exclusive part of DEI.

Meritocracy definitely has issues with inclusion. It avoids the fact that everyone has different abilities. And rewards only those that perform, at the sake of inclusion.

Why the military often retires those with disabilities incurred during action. Like a rag being thrown away.

They can have other abilities and not be penalized for their disabilities.

I do pray that this ceasefire will result in a true peace between Gaza and Israel.

Any kind of phobia against a minority, religion or nationals of countries at war only targets the wrong individuals; those that either cannot help having been born the way they are or could not chose to be of a specific nationality or belief.

Giving people a fair chance and not condemning them because of the actions of their leaders in this particular case is what the world needs.

Freedom can only be achieved with peace and peace only with freedom.

While constructive criticism is good, destructive criticism leads to more people having to suffer either emotionally of physically from it.

Why is it that we humans can never learn from our past mistakes? Yes, it takes willpower but it also needs resilience and humility to admit that one has made mistakes and I am not immune to being misled by my own feelings but I can learn from them.

Living in harmony is what most people desire the most and Gaza and Israel have now this chance to heal their wounds and to shake hands.

That reminds me of a quote from the 2008 movie "When the Earth Stood Still" with Keanu Reeves (Klaatu), Jennifer Connelly (Helen Benson).

Klaatu: This one can't be allowed to perish.
Helen Benson: We can change. We can still turn things around.
Klaatu:: We have watched. We have waited and hoped that you would change.
Helen Benson: Please.
Klaatu: It has reached the tipping point. We have to act.
Helen Benson: Please.
Klaatu: We will undo the damage you have done and give the Earth a chance to begin again.
Helen Benson: Don't do this. Please, we can change. We can change.

"We can change, we can change"... Those are the acts that humanity needs.

One of the measures that are supposed to eventually be on the ballot here soon (it’s not this time, but there were ads) is a measure specifically against antisemitic bullying of students.

Everyone I know wants to prevent all bullying of every kind, especially around all racism and hate. But the concern is that in this climate, this law might be used to punish people who express support for the existence of Palestine or who might criticize specific actions by Israel. Even people who are not anti-Semitic (for example, even people who are Jewish themselves.)

There are already measures on the books prohibiting bullying, hate speech, racial and ethnic discrimination, in the schools, in the workplace and everywhere else. The language does include anti-semitism. Those existing statutes need to be enforced.

Correct me if I am wrong, but I believe you are essentially saying you are against sterotyping any specific individual. 🙂

That is something we all should strive for.

Well said. I also try to be united for rather than against things, to avoid the risk of condoning prejudices I may not even be aware of.

I am of the opinion that those who kill, maim, and rape innocent people out of hatred deserve retribution. Those who choose to break our laws and enter our country illegally need to be arrested and deported. If they commit other crimes while here…deport them after their prison sentence is served. The previous administration made sure America and Americans suffered at the hands of foreign interests and illegal aliens. Creating the "otherism" you speak of. Many leftists and leftist politicians still promote Foreign interests over Americans. That is untenable. America and its citizens must come first. Close the borders, expel foreigners, and take care of our own. It's the only way this country will survive.

I feel the same way. I don’t care what gender, race, religion you are what matters is what you do.

Well said!

Though I am not sure your military meritocracy will survive the onslaught of President Trump and Secretary for War Hegseth.

Their recent address to the assembled Generals/Admirals was chilling in intent, if slightly ludicrous in presentation.

Sorry, maybe you think it is none of my business but the US is everyone's business. You are far too important to world freedom and security to be ignored.

Most definitely joining my prayers with yours.

I tried over the past five decades to talk about Zionism and the ways it's like apartheid and white supremacy. People like Jeremy Corbin tried, and we were all cancelled to one extent and another!
No way y'all mainstream people is ever, ever going to acknowledge that, but you will still find us leftist unacceptable and you will shut us up some more! Mainstream people have countries and platforms. Not us!!!

That reminds me of 'just love your enemies, they will hate you for it"

And hate the sin, but not the sinner.

I'm united against those who demand acceptance, accuse those who disagree of being phobic, and demand tolerance of their "religion" while ruthlessly attacking mine...

Amen sister!

Well said....🙏
Give peace a chance

The biggest problem right now if you have an entire movement to equate Judaism and Zionism and call any criticism of Israel as anti-semitism. Also ignoring the fact that Ethnically Palestinians are also semitic people but most Zionists are not.

As a Jew this “right wing antisemitism” makes me nervous. It’s being used to stifle free speech, research, and is linked with right wing support for Israel.

I am deeply offended by the way the administration Is using anti-Semitism as an excuse to destroy higher education.