4 days ago
- Politics
- Wall Street Journal
Jews Can Defend Themselves
Cynthia Ozick's excellent op-ed 'Antisemitism and the Politics of the Chant' (June 4) reminded me of a quote from the comedian George Carlin (1937-2008): 'Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups.'
In a letter Nathan Diament counsels that while condemning these mobs is important, 'taking steps to keep American Jews actually safe from violence' is all the more so ('How Can Congress Keep American Jews Safe?,' June 6). With respect, relying solely on politicians to keep American Jews safe isn't the answer. To quote the late Holocaust survivor and educator Simon Wiesenthal: 'Freedom is not a gift from heaven, it's something we have to fight for each and every day.' In that light, perhaps more Jews should avail themselves of that great American innovation: the Second Amendment.
