Letters: Schools must teach about evil of antisemitism

"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."

"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."

""Welcome to the White House archaeological dig," a sign might proclaim at the entrance of 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. in Washington, D.C. Perhaps a modest fee will be suggested upon entrance, as it seems the president's "destruction/construction" site may still stand as is. Maybe subsequent administrations will simply leave a plaque, "What happens when you allow a less-than-adequate president to run our nation's affairs." It could be instructive to anyone who looks at the state of our"

Students at Branham High School participated in an antisemitic display that must be recognized as offensive and understood for its full magnitude. The incident is linked to failures in public education to teach history adequately. A Muslim writer condemns the Bondi Beach Hanukkah terror attack and affirms that Islam upholds the sanctity of human life. The worldwide head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community stated that nothing justifies violence and that opposition to government policies does not excuse attacks on civilians. A Muslim bystander who tackled a perpetrator is praised as embodying faith and shared humanity. Another voice criticizes presidential leadership, likening the White House to an archaeological dig and warning that poor leadership may leave an instructive legacy about national decline.

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