Shapiro seeks to downplay his time as IDF volunteer after college op-ed resurfaces

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130. You might want to reread what I wrote, because I didn't say he or what he said was wrong

I said that whatever he said was 30 years ago when he was 20, and a statement about his views evolving would do, and that I'm sure his certainly have. I said that not because he's Jewish or just because he's Jewish, but you know because IT'S 30 EFFIN' YEARS LATER.
It has nothing to do with him being Jewish - ANY candidate would be grilled if a statement from 30 years ago was unearthed and that statement related to current geopolitical events that have the opportunity to be not just really polarizing but oh yea, an effin' powder keg to boot. Substitute Buttigieg, Walz or Kelly as the author and my opinion remains the same.
And while I know what a kibbutz is and understand that there's misinformation around it right now, not all the democrats across the country or in the rural southern counties like mine will get the real info unless it's discussed. I grew up in a large multicultural city; I learned about and experienced different cultures but a lot of the country doesn't have that and insularity breeds ignorance. And so again, if Shapiro's going to be the nominee, he's going to get asked, and he needs to address it. Not apologize, but explain and educate. And again, if one of the others had a similar situation, I would expect them to do the same.

From my point of view, you're telling me that Shapiro should never be asked about the ME, or his views in relation to the ME questioned because he's Jewish. Sorry but that's a hard no. If there's any "smell tests" for him to pass, I expect the Christian candidates I've been critiquing for 50 years to pass them too. And the only reason I am separating them by religion here is because YOU took it there.