Notes & Asides

notes & asides

Dear Mr. Buckley: Herewith Abe Foxman in his new book, Never Again. He is speaking about “circumstances in which an American military leader . . . might be tempted to abandon our Israeli allies in a time of crisis.” He goes on: “This is why I have paid such close attention to the signs of latent anti-Semitism—or of flirtation with anti-Semitism—in such prominent public figures as Pat Buchanan, Jesse Jackson, William F. Buckley Jr., and Al Sharpton. In time of personal crisis, latent attitudes become explicit, and individuals with influence and authority can do real damage if their attitudes are marred by prejudice and hatred.” Comment?

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notes & asides

Dear Mr. Buckley: Herewith Abe Foxman in his new book, Never Again. He is speaking about “circumstances in which an American military leader . . . might be tempted to abandon our Israeli allies in a time of crisis.” He goes on: “This is why I have paid such close attention to the signs of latent anti-Semitism—or of flirtation with anti-Semitism—in such prominent public figures as Pat Buchanan, Jesse Jackson, William F. Buckley Jr., and Al Sharpton. In time of personal crisis, latent attitudes become explicit, and individuals with influence and authority can do real damage if their attitudes are marred by prejudice and hatred.” Comment?