Stanford student leader steps down after saying Jews control the media

[Mosby]

A member of Stanford University’s student senate who argued it is “not anti-Semitism” to claim Jews control “the media, economy, government and other social institutions” said he will not run for reelection.

In a statement published April 8 in the student newspaper the Stanford Daily, junior Gabriel Knight said that “my continued presence in the Senate race has become a distraction from the larger ASSU elections and has made it difficult for students to meaningfully discuss campus issues.”

Knight said in the statement of his remarks at the April 5 meeting, which was debating a proposed resolution on anti-Semitism.

“I never intended to be hurtful and am saddened by and apologize for the fact that I was. Nevertheless, I hope that this week’s events and my decision to end my campaign do not encourage or substantiate threats to free discussion,” he wrote.

http://www.timesofisrael.com/stanford-student-leader-steps-down-after-saying-jews-control-the-media/

Nice non-apology.

[question everything]

1. I don't suppose he provided examples? (nt)

[MosheFeingold]

2. Given it is at university

I'm kind of surprised he didn't get an honorary doctorate for spewing anti-Semitic nonsense.

It's all the rage among the kiddies these days.

I miss the days when it was John Birch types who hated me. Now fundie Christians like me and my fellow liberals hate me.

It's enough to make one drink.

[Mosby]

3. crazy isn't it?

I bet you have seen a lot in your time.

[Behind the Aegis]

4. It is always a hoot to watch them rationalize their bigotry.

Either they redefine anti-Semitism so as to exclude them or their creepy, hateful friends or they completely ignore it all together as if "some bigotry is OK, sometimes."

Anti-Semitism the bigotry that keeps on giving!