[net.followup] Clearing the air

hdj (02/04/83)

Of course I don't believe that all Christians believe that all Jews
are going to fry in Hell.  If I did I'd lead a very lonely, bitter
life.  However, I felt that the article to which I responded
was condescending toward Jews and in fact towards anyone who
does not agree with the views of its author.  I felt he
was saying, "oh, those Jews are so cute, and they've
*almost* got it right, but here's how it really is...."
I was feeling angry about it, and I suppose my submission to
the net did not hide this.  The author, whose name I have forgotten,
may not have meant it this way, by that is how I perceived it.

My family has been active in civil rights and labor-union
organizing for quite a long time, and I'm sensitive to what I
see as racism.  I'm horrified to think that because of my
rather vitriolic note, others may perceive *me* as a racist.
I assure you, I am not.

I hope this clears up any confusion and/or anger you
might have.


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