Dear human beings. It has become apparent that a phenomena of
anti-Semitism, in old and modern forms, is on the rise again. At the
same time, according to one of the EU directors there is "...a problem
with the definition of anti-Semitism..." For that reason, I would like
to focus on the definition of the people who subscribe, perform and
propagate anti-Semitism. They are anti-Semites:
1. Good anti-Semites: They express freely their prejudicial feelings
toward Jews. I admire people who have an opinion and openly express it,
regardless of their political inclinations. I welcome and respect any
opinion, even if it is based on lack of factual knowledge. When an
opinion is expressed it is opened for discussion. Discussions facilitate
growth and change for the better.
2. Bad anti-Semites: They actually act on their prejudicial belief
system. They paint graffiti, smash Jewish tombstones, break windows in
Synagogues or even sacrifice themselves in suicide attacks. The rule of
law must be indiscriminately applied to any act of violence against
individuals, organisations and government institutions regardless of
their political, racial or religious affiliation!
3. Ugly anti-Semites: They are the worst kind. Many of them are,
seemingly, nice people. They could be beggars or multi-billionaires,
your neighbours or Prime Ministers. Most of them are nice, polite and
very illusive. They are quiet when their voice must be raised but vocal
when it is not. Their silence facilitates the rise of any ugly
discrimination and prejudice, not just anti-Semitism.
Only simple human decency and intolerance to "killer silence" can stop the sickening circle of hate.
Steven Shamrak,
Australia.
Website:www.shamrak.com/
Email:StevenShamrak@gmail.com
Steven Shamrak, born in the
Soviet Union, lives in Melbourne Australia. He is a qualified civil
engineer and software specialist, and was an active participant in the
nascent Moscow Zionist movement before he arrived in Australia 25 years
ago. Believing that "a sense of pride, nationhood and connection to all
Jewish land" is missing from Jewish hearts, he spends his spare time
Educating Jews and non-Jews about Jewish history in the Middle East.
