"The recent events at Branham High School are remarkable. The students who participated in this antisemitic act need to understand the magnitude of their actions. Hopefully, they understood that the symbol they portrayed was offensive to many. No one should be surprised by this event or similar events, though. This is what happens when our governmental school system fails to teach history. Thomas BakerSan Jose"
"As a Muslim, I unequivocally condemn the Bondi Beach Hanukkah terror attack in Sydney, Australia. In the wake of the tragedy, my faith leader, the worldwide head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, declared that nothing justifies violence and that Islam upholds the sanctity of human life. He further emphasized that opposition to the policies of the Israeli government regarding the Palestinians does not justify or excuse violence against innocent civilians."
Recent incidents include an antisemitic display at Branham High School and a terror attack at Bondi Beach. Students involved in the Branham incident must understand the magnitude of their actions; the symbol they portrayed was offensive to many. The events are attributed to failures in the governmental school system to teach history. A Muslim condemns the Bondi Beach Hanukkah attack and cites the Ahmadiyya leader stating nothing justifies violence and that Islam upholds the sanctity of life. Opposition to Israeli government policies does not excuse violence. Prayers and praise are offered to victims and a brave bystander who intervened.
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