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Blocked and Reported

Episode 189: Everyone Is Greenpoint-ing Fingers About Anti-Semitism And Street Crime

Nov 6, 2023
Topics include a hilarious mattress sponsorship deal, lack of engagement during a university talk, controversy around free speech and the free Palestine movement, reflections on the tragic story of Moose and dog naming, assault and harassment in the Greenpoint neighborhood, and criminal justice reform and the dysfunctionality of bureaucracies.
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  • The troubling resurgence of anti-Semitism highlights the need to differentiate between legitimate criticism of Israel and explicit anti-Semitic behavior.
  • Consistency in principles of free speech and open debate is necessary, irrespective of political leanings, amidst the cancel culture debate.

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Rise of Anti-Semitism

Recent incidents of anti-Semitism, including verbal attacks, spray-painted messages, and other acts of harassment, have highlighted the troubling resurgence of this form of hate. These incidents have targeted Jewish individuals and communities, both in the United States and abroad. It is important to differentiate between legitimate criticism of Israel or Zionism and anti-Semitic behavior. Chanting hateful slogans or vandalizing property with explicit anti-Semitic imagery clearly falls into the category of anti-Semitism.

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