So...as you see it, what proof is needed that a person is NOT an antisemite? [View all]

[Ken Burch]

Let's establish some clear standards here to establish, once and for all, what is needed to demonstrate bona fides on this issue. at least as far as posts on this site is concerned.

To my mind, being opposed to antisemitism means condemning antisemitic speech and antisemitic actions. It means not wishing anything bad towards Jewish people or any forms of Judaism, as a decent person should also be against all other forms of hatred or oppression. It's about being of good will towards all, and against the oppression of anyone, in short.

Is there anyone out there who doesn't think that is enough?

If so, what else, as you see it, is needed?

We all have a pretty clear understanding of what it is to be anti-racist, anti-sexist and anti-homophobic. But what antisemitism means here still seems to be somewhat fluid and inexact.

As an opponent of antisemitism, I'd just like to see if all of us could agree on a clear standard, at least as far as DU is concerned.

Let's have a real discussion about this and clear the air once and for all.

What is antisemitic and what is not?

And let's make it clear and precise.