How the Politics of Resentment Feeds Anti-Semitism

Also, how the Texas heroes showed the best of American gun culture.

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A terrible year of anti-Semitism—especially in New York—culminated in a brutal stabbing attack in a rabbi’s home over the weekend. Then, Sunday morning, a gunman walked into a church in Texas and opened fire. Today’s French Press is dedicated to these dreadful events:

  1. Can we speak the truth about anti-Semitism in the United States?

  1. A heroic act dispels myths about American gun culture.

When resentments and conspiracies fester, Jews suffer and die. 

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    jhc

    "It is the responsibility of the citizen to exercise his or her rights responsibly and virtuously." Word, Mr. French!

    It's not an original sentiment, but it's certainly one worth repeating from time to time. I hope you'll continue to remind us U.S. citizens that ordered liberty is the result of our mutual efforts.

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    Butch Earl

    "When leaders on the left and the right minimize or ignore anti-Semitism (and other hatreds) when they don’t fit the preferred narrative, they pour gasoline on the fire of us vs. them."

    Absolutely right on, David French. This last day of the year/decade has shown how badly we need new sane voices in the media.
    Happy New Year and I'm looking forward to The Decade of The Dispatch!

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    Jeffrey Jump

    David, I have followed your writing for several years. Not because I always agree with you, but because I respect your point of view and I want to hear opinions that may differ from mine.
    I am deeply sorry for the hatred and vitriol you and your family have endured.
    Thank you for enduring and continuing what I believe is an invaluable service.

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  4. JohnBP

    Due to this piece I willing parted with $100. Keep up the excellent work!

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    Cthocas

    I've always found the most compelling part of the Gospel narrative is when Peter kills the chief priest with a single swing of his sword, saving Jesus from martyrdom and earning the Lord's highest praise.

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      Cthocas

      (Not that I am necessarily saying the church's armed security detail was wrong to shoot a would-be mass murderer in the sanctuary. I am just willing to admit the dissonance between our celebration of the existence of an armed security detail and the pacifism explicit in the New Testament and largely honored by the early church.)

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    Huddleston, Mark

    David, it is so refreshing to read your work. Happy 2020.

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