(Jewish Group) Harry Reid: I Have Never Seen Such Widespread Anti-Semitism. We Must Unite Against It

[Behind the Aegis]

(THIS IS THE JEWISH GROUP! RESPECT!!)

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Anti-Semitic incidents have risen dramatically in recent years, plaguing communities across the United States, including my home, Nevada. According to the latest statistics from the Anti-Defamation League, anti-Semitic incidents in the United States surged nearly 60 percent in 2017, marking the largest year-over-year increase on record. Another horrific milestone was reached in October 2018, when 11 people were murdered at Pittsburgh’s Tree of Life Synagogue. This was the deadliest attack on the Jewish community in American history.

In Nevada – within the last month alone – we’ve seen a protestor at a Bernie Sanders presidential campaign rally near Las Vegas brandish a swastika sign and a dormitory hall at the University of Nevada, Reno defiled with anti-Semitic graffiti and threatening messages. That event was preceded by similar anti-Semitic hate crimes at UNR and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in 2017 and 2018.

I have never seen such widespread anti-Semitism in my decades of public service. I am alarmed and determined to speak out against this scourge.

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Acts of anti-Semitism are not always so blatantly obvious or nationally displayed. It is shocking to learn that 31 percent of the American people hold the belief that Jews are more loyal to Israel than the United States. Just because American Jews have an emotional connection to Israel does not in any way mean they are disloyal to our nation.

Similarly, xenophobic extremists are exploiting the issue of gun control to demonize Jews. They claim gun rights are central to white identity, and it is Jews who are threatening to diminish their traditions. In truth, the push for gun reform comes from people of all backgrounds who are concerned for the safety of their country. Most Americans support stricter gun laws, as polls have consistently shown for years.

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[JudyM]

1. Good to see someone noticed.

There are so many troubling issues that the anti-Semitism isn’t as glaringly troubling to the public as it otherwise should be.