Because Jews are known for civility. That’s why we get to lecture the goyim. <\/p>\n
Do these American Jewish groups lecture Israeli politicians about the need for civility? Asking for a friend. <\/p>\n
From JTA<\/a>: <\/p>\n Two Jewish groups pleaded for greater civility in political discourse after the loyalty of American Muslims was called into question during the Republican presidential campaign. Because Jews are known for civility. That’s why we get to lecture the goyim. Do these American Jewish groups lecture Israeli politicians about the need for civility? Asking for a friend. From JTA: Two Jewish groups pleaded for greater civility … Continue reading
\nThe Anti-Defamation League in a statement Monday cited an interview with Ben Carson, a physician and candidate for the nomination, who said in an interview that a Muslim should not be president. The ADL also noted that Donald Trump, the front-runner in the GOP race, failed to condemn a man at a rally who disparaged Muslims.
\n\u201cDr. Carson\u2019s statement directly contradicts the Constitution and the values embodied in it,\u201d ADL National Director Jonathan Greenblatt said in a statement. \u201cIn America, personal characteristics \u2013 whether race, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or religion \u2013 should have no bearing on person\u2019s ability to serve.\u201d
\nA number of Republican candidates did call on Carson to walk back his remarks and on Trump to forcefully repudiate the anti-Muslim statements made at his rally.
\nThe Carson interview and the incident with Trump, the billionaire real estate magnate, took place over the weekend.
\n\u201cAs the campaign season advances, we urge all presidential candidates to avoid innuendo and stereotyping of all sorts, including against people based on their faith, particularly American Muslims and, instead, to confront all forms of prejudice and bigotry,\u201d Greenblatt said.
\nThe Jewish Council for Public Affairs, the umbrella body for Jewish public policy groups, did not specify incidents in a separate statement on Tuesday but spoke more broadly of bigotry.
\n\u201cThe JCPA believes that civil political discourse is the key to having a knowledgeable electorate,\u201d the statement said. \u201cThe deterioration of political disagreement into personalized attacks and bigoted statements diminishes the electoral process and discourages and alienates potential voters.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"