To the editor: Can a distinction be drawn between antisemitism and unfavourable emotions and opinions in regards to the actions taken by the state of Israel (“Trump administration antisemitism task force says it will visit UCLA, USC,” Feb. 28)? It appears the protesters at UCLA had been objecting to what they thought of immoral actions taken by the Benjamin Netanyahu regime towards Palestinians in Gaza relatively than actions primarily based solely on the spiritual standing of people that assist that state motion.
Earlier than 1948, such protests would have been characterised as anti-Zionism as an alternative of antisemitism. I counsel the identical distinction exists as we speak; the previous is a type of protected political speech whereas the latter is solely illegal discrimination.
Noel Johnson, Glendale
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To the editor: It’s about time the Division of Justice seems into antisemitism at UCLA. The so-called protesters had been detaining Jewish college students from going to courses and destroying campus property. Actually, it needs to be taken a step additional — droop and revoke scholar visas (when relevant) of any scholar caught concerned within the chaos.
Neil Snow, Manhattan Seashore
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To the editor: “Antisemitism job drive to go to UCLA, USC” is a really deceptive headline. A extra correct one could be itemizing this federal group as a Professional-Zionist job drive. There have been loads of Jewish college students and members of the Jewish Voice for Peace demonstrating at these campuses for an finish to Israel’s genocide in Gaza and the West Financial institution.
John Zavesky, Riverside
