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hoolstoptheheels

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For many, and I must say, more on the left than right, these days, the


Degree of skepticism applied to an accusation of bigotry depends entirely on the shade of the alleged victim’s skin. The darker the skin, the less skepticism allowed.

There is simply too much smoke here. There’s a fire in academia - it’s a five alarm fire, as Schumer said, because rising antisemitism is one of the most reliable canaries in the coal mine of creeping autocracy. I am totally down with avoidance of broad brushing bigotry accusations to squelch political speech and protest. Whether against Israel, or trans women in sports, or anything else.

Accusations are accusations, not proof, but the accusers should be treated with respect and dignity and taken seriously.
[Post edited by hoolstoptheheels at 04/21/2024 11:01AM]

(In response to this post by 111Balz)

Posted: 04/21/2024 at 10:59AM



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