Bias underlies any blanket opposition to Israel
Manhattan: To Voicer Mike Caggiano: The House resolution you mentioned, HR 894, first and foremost condemns antisemitism. If the resolution had then equated anti-Israeli government statements with antisemitism, I would agree, but anti-Zionism is antisemitism. Zionism was Theodore Herzl’s (photo) movement to establish a Jewish state. Being anti-Zionism is being antisemitic, period!
While the incredible horror of the barbarous acts of Hamas has been basically reviled and strongly condemned by the majority of the civilized world, the condemnation of Israel for actions it deems necessary to ensure there is no repeat of these atrocities has received more attention and stronger condemnation. Demonstrations on college campuses across America in support of the Palestinians have not solely been protests against the actions of the Israeli government, but have been equal parts protest of the Palestinians’ plight and calls for violence against Jewish people. This is unacceptable and only weakens their argument for support of the Palestinians.
While I agree that a two-state solution must ultimately be diplomatically accomplished, it can obviously not occur while Hamas exists or while Benjamin Netanyahu continues in power. The Israeli government is not so much embarrassed as it is resolute in its goal to wipe out Hamas. Sadly, this has a high price that is unfortunately being meted out on the Palestinian people who, much like the festival-going Israelis, have fallen victim to the terror of Hamas, which has chosen to hide among women and children and then mourn their loss with crocodile tears.
Only a Palestinian state with safe borders and diplomatic relations with Israel that can ensure both of their protections can resolve this horrific conflict and someday lead to a lasting peace! Inshallah/Shalom! Marc Bernstein
An idea’s evolution
Carpinteria, Calif.: Does the modern press understand the deterioration of Zionism as free will? In 1919, it declared in “A Jewish Palestine” in the Atlantic Monthly that “no Jew outside Palestine will have any political tie with, or obligation to, a Jewish Palestine.” In 1950, there was no pressure to be Zionist, even for Jews. “The government (of Israel) fully respects the right of integrity of Jewish communities in other countries to develop their own mode of life and their indigenous social, economic and cultural institutions in accordance with their own needs and aspirations,” Premier David Ben-Gurion said. In 2023, Americans must be Zionist or they hate Jews. House Resolution 894 contained language saying that the House “clearly and firmly states that anti-Zionism is antisemitism.” Matt McLaughlin
Between the lines
Islandia, L.I.: No, calling for genocide is not automatically harassment. People who speak English should know this. I have been thinking of the words “explicit” and “implicit” for days because an article I read contained the word “explicitly” in referring to the testimony given by one or all of the university presidents who testified and who chose not to answer yes or no. For the moment, it does seem that justice for those presidents and especially for Liz Magill is not a priority. The answers given to Congress were not explicit, but they were implicit. They did not have to say yes or no. Martin Danenberg
Nice to see
Point Pleasant, N.J.: Three cheers for the Daily News’ Sunday insert “2023 Photos of the Year.” Brought me back to the days when the Daily News was “New York’s Picture Newspaper” and the days of the daily centerfold section. Alas, both just a memory. Gene Speroni
Not interested
Delray Beach, Fla.: We still hear about Matthew Perry and the way he died. Once again, his death is in the newspapers. It is like a bad nightmare that will not go away. Enough with this guy already, he was nothing more than a pill-popper and drinker who caused his own demise. He made millions and was not happy. What was his problem? Print what is important in today’s world, not this constant nonsense. Manny Agostini
Yikes father, yikes son
Larchmont, N.Y.: There are a lot of things about new Speaker of the House Mike Johnson that scare me. However, the fact that he and his son both have an app on their cell phones that alerts each other if either of them looks at porn on their respective devices is the scariest! I wonder which one of them has the problem. Steve Michaud
Just desserts
Bronx: When Rudy Giuliani was hit with that $148 million verdict, I kept thinking of that song from the Broadway play “Chicago”: “He had it coming!” Michael S. Wilbekin
Teachable moment
Manhattan: The Rudy lesson: Lying in public is bad! Lying to yourself is worse! Believing your own lie can cost you $148 million! Eugene Rodriguez
Funny stuff
Massapequa, L.I.: Bramhall’s cartoon editorial on Monday had me laughing. Trying to depict that Bidenomics is working by showing the stock market at an all-time high, he left out a few other all-time highs. Funny, but he didn’t show illegal border crossings at an all-time high. Or Americans having to take a second or third job to put food on the table at an all-time high. Housing costs, interest rates and more. Liberals need to stop patting themselves on the back saying everything’s fine when it’s not. Tom Ascher
Tanking
Brooklyn: It’s official, President Biden is now polling at the lowest numbers of any president since polling has taken place. What we have been saying for years is finally being reflected — he is the worst president ever! Unfortunately, his ego will not allow him to drop out, but the writing is on the wall. “Goodbye Joe, you gotta go, me oh my oh!” David DiBello
Northern strategy
Medford, L.I.: Reminiscent of a 1980 Ronald Reagan campaign visit to the South Bronx, Donald Trump is considering following suit next year in a bid to win over Hispanic and Black voters. Why would he even think about campaigning in N.Y. and wasting valuable resources? I believe that he believes that even liberal New Yorkers and minorities are fed up with destructive policies from Washington that are trashing the state. And Trump wants to flip N.Y. to red. Gavin Wax, who is coordinating the visit, said, “I thought he should just walk up and down the Grand Concourse and see what happens.” I believe Wax’s vision is on target, but incomplete. Trump should wear a hat with the message “Survive ‘Til ‘25” to show solidarity with the downtrodden neighborhood and he would be greeted by the throngs like a conquering liberator. A few more political stunts like this scattered through the state and Trump could very well turn N.Y. red. Luana Dunn
Pure petulance
Manhattan: In elementary school, kids call each other awful names. Victims of such meanness defend themselves by saying, “I know you are (x), but what am I?” Yet, how many adults thought they would ever hear someone running for president routinely use such childish rhetoric again? I refer to a multiply-indicted, twice-impeached candidate who blatantly employs fascistic language to claim that a somehow “crooked” current president is the real “threat to democracy.” Is Biden supposed to reply: “I know you are, Don, but what am I?” How much more puerile — to employ a kinder word than we should — can today’s front-running GOP candidate get? Stamos Metzidakis
Old graphics
Woodside: Please update the logo and colors of the Los Angeles Rams used in the Bettors Guide every Friday. The logo and colors that have been printed this season are outdated. They changed in 2020. Brian Falvey
Rooted in tragedy
Brooklyn: Voicer Paul Yannolo is completely wrong about the origin of Local Law 11. A neighbor of mine’s daughter was a student at Barnard College and was killed by a brick falling from a building. There was no scaffolding that would have prevented the tragedy. Based on this incident, Local Law 10 was passed and signed by Mayor Ed Koch in 1988. However, the law did not stop other people from being injured and dying from items falling from buildings. Therefore, in 1998, Local Law 11 replaced Local Law 10. Koch was no longer mayor. The law has not been perfect, but it has been largely successful. Alan Podhaizer
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