California high schoolers form human swastika on school's football field. shared photo along with a Hitler quote

[BlueWaveNeverEnd]

The disturbing scene was photographed and shared in a since-deleted Wednesday social media post that featured an antisemitic 1939 quote from Adolf Hitler.

“If the international Jewish financiers in and outside Europe should succeed in plunging the nations once more into a world war, then the result will not be the Bolshevization of the earth, and thus the victory of Jewry, but the annihilation of the Jewish race in Europe,” read what appeared to be an Instagram caption.



Authorities in San Jose have launched a hate crime investigation after students at a high school formed what was described as a "human swastika" on the school's football field.


According to the San Francisco Chronicle, a group of students formed a swastika with their bodies on the school's football field. The students then posted a photo on social media with an antisemitic quote from Adolf Hitler.

The incident was denounced by school and local leaders.


"Our message to the community is clear: this was a disturbing and unacceptable act of antisemitism. Actions that target, demean, or threaten Jewish students have no place at Branham," said principal Beth Silbergeld. "Many in our community were rightly appalled by the image. Personally, I am horrified by this act. Professionally, I am confident and hopeful that our school community can learn from this moment and emerge stronger and more united."

Silbergeld said the photo was shared via an anonymous tip line on Wednesday evening and school staff worked quickly to identify the students involved. Citing the Family Rights and Privacy Acts, the principal said the school is prohibited from sharing the names and details of discipline actions for the involved students.

https://www.cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco/news/san-jose-branham-high-school-hate-incident-human-swastika-football-field/

Silbergeld said the school in San Jose, in the heart of California's Silicon Valley, informed police about the incident. NBC Bay Area reported that the photo was posted to social media with an antisemitic message.

San Jose police said officers responded Friday to a report of a "human swastika" created on campus. The matter, reported as a hate crime, was under investigation, the department said.

“People were just shocked to see that this is happening at their school, in broad daylight, students purposely doing this," Maya Bronicki, education director of Bay Area Jewish Coalition Education and Advocacy, told NBC Bay Area. "There was clear intentionality. The caption under the post itself was horrifying."

State Sen. Dave Cortese, a Democrat who represents the community where the high school is located, said in a statement Monday that the display was an act of hate.

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/california-high-schoolers-formed-human-swastika-will-face-justice-prin-rcna248119

[J_William_Ryan]

1. Young Republicans.

The future of the fascist right.

[Maru Kitteh]

13. 8 young white males. We won't be fixing what we fail to speak clearly about.

They likely wouldn’t stoop to calling themselves Republicans. The ideology being taken up by these young white male adults and older teens generally regards the Republican party as a bunch of sissies.

White guys are having a moment, and it’s not going well for anybody.

[BlueWaveNeverEnd]

17. 9..camera person too...

[RockRaven]

2. The school may be prohibited from naming them, but most others are not.

There should be eight names. Go ahead and share them. Even minors need to learn that there are social consequences to being an asshole.

[newdeal2]

4. High schoolers and the quote shows they knew what they were doing

This was not a kids being kids moment.

I agree, their fellow classmates should rat them out to the community. Embarrass the hell out of them.

[Bread and Circuses]

3. I am shocked ! This is a lower income neighborhood with minority enrollment about 63 %

What is going on ? I abhor prejudice , racism and intolerance.

I think that hate - speech should result in punishment. They are high school age and KNOW what they are doing.

https://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/california/districts/campbell-union-high/branham-high-school-1890
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— Numbers 6:23-26:

[Jack Valentino]

11. They are probably forming their own 'Charlie Kirk' sleeper-cell....

[Bread and Circuses]

12. Sadly, you are correct.

Young men and teens are drawn to the ‘ big mouth, no conscience ‘ culture.

They like be oppositional and defiant . They believe that is how REAL men behave.

Sick.

[IbogaProject]

18. MAGA is biggest in areas with increasing diversity

Rural Red areas might vote higher, but the MAGA antics are more located in the fringes of the big cities. I've seen it on the fringes of NYC and Philly over the last 10 years.

[ms liberty]

5. There is one kid who knows exactly how bad this is. He's covering his whole head with his arms and hands

And he's the only one. One out of four. Can I throw up now?

[BWdem4life]

22. One out of 8. nt

[Takket]

6. are we sure this isn't a photo of drumpf's latest cabinet meeting?

[rpannier]

20. Pretty sure it isn't.

They are lying down instead of on their knees

[Deuxcents]

7. These kids and their classmates need some educational lessons..maybe a documentary on the history

Of Europe starting in about 1930 and the ramifications of what their swastika stood for. Maybe invite the parents, too, because it wouldn’t hurt them to be able to understand their kids

[purr-rat beauty]

8. Shock the fuck out of them

Have them spend a weekend in a gas chamber at Auschwitz

[BigmanPigman]

10. Good idea. Have the acting POTUS, Steven Miller, show them how it's done.

[Sogo]

14. If they only knew what the symbol really meant, they'd be gobsmacked....

Hitler famously stole spiritual artifacts and symbols in an effort to bolster his power.

https://symbolsage.com/swastika-symbol-meaning/

"Among Hindu symbols, the Swastika is a symbol of spirituality and divinity and is commonly used in marriage ceremonies. It’s also said to symbolize good luck, purity of soul, truth and the sun."

[SpankMe]

15. No investigation is required

The kids can easily be identified in the picture. Expulsion should be immediate.

[BidenRocks]

16. Who added the white face dots?

[swong19104]

19. Well, at least

these eight pieces of shit managed to get the orientation of the swastika correct. Name them and make sure their future employability is zilch.

[Behind the Aegis]

21. At least they are upfront about it, and reminding Jews...

...we aren't Jewish Americans, we are not American Jews, we are only Jews who live in America...for now.