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Short distance between anti-Semitism and racism based on colour

There are many aspects of the Charlottesville rally that one can discuss. One thing that struck me was the sight of the Confederate flag side by side with the Nazi flag. The KKK and neo-Nazis marching together. These groups demonise “the other”.

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Michele Engelberg, Johannesburg

Jews and people of colour should realise that, when it comes to such closed-minded people, WE are in the same boat. The distance between anti- Semitism and racism based on colour is not far.

We have both suffered greatly in our histories at the hands of those who hate us just because of what we are. Africans and Jews would do well to recognise this. We should work together to strengthen our ties… because we actually have a lot in common.

 

 

1 Comment

  1. Gary Selikow

    August 24, 2017 at 3:57 pm

    ‘True that we should all oppose racism of any kind including inverse racism against White people which is very prevalent on the left. and dont forget that anti-Zionism is racism as it involves hatred for Israelis i.e hatred based on national orogin

    We have something in common with all humans Black and White as we are all descended from Noach.

    But I’m wary of any suggestions of a ganging up of Jews and people of colour against White gentiles.’

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