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In reply to the discussion: Toronto students forced to wear 'Colonizers' shirts at anti-Israel protest [View all]Beastly Boy
(13,283 posts)20. It is the account of an alleged victim's relative.
One Jewish student expressed their discomfort to their teacher about the anti-Israel chants, the students cousin told the Sun. The teacher allegedly responded, Youll get over it.
I would argue that a figure of authority curtly dismissing a child's legitimate objections to offensive behaviors during the event constitutes active participation in promoting these offensive behaviors.
And it is my argument, not Pasternak's
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Beastly Boy
Sep 2024
OP
It is. And if it happened in Nurenberg Germany, it would be of great concern to us in the US too.
Beastly Boy
Sep 2024
#2
They didn't have the need to handle it just fine a year ago. And that's the point, isn't it?
Beastly Boy
Sep 2024
#5
As per the article, this is what "Canadian media and government officials reported on Friday."
Beastly Boy
Sep 2024
#9
Again, duly chastised. Not sure why an apology needs further spanking, but the apology still stands.
rog
Sep 2024
#41
Obviously, the photo you base your skepticism on does not depict the entire event.
Beastly Boy
Sep 2024
#35
I looked at the article itself, which is dated today, this year. Jerusalem Post is considered a legit source.
Hekate
Sep 2024
#16
Can you show me a picture or video of middle school students protesting against Israel?
rog
Sep 2024
#22
If it's a legitimate source, you should be able to provide one picture to back up your claim
questionseverything
Sep 2024
#29