There are no halfway measures against bigotry, hatred and anti-Semitism. It's got to be rejected totally.
Abraham FoxmanRead
As much progress as we think we've made with legislation, litigation and education, anti-Semitism still continues to be the No. 2 hate crime in the United States. You can't eliminate it, but you can try to keep a lid on it.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Despite advancements in society, anti-Semitism remains a significant issue that requires ongoing attention and management.
Abraham Foxman's quote emphasizes that, regardless of the progress achieved through legislation, litigation, and education, anti-Semitism persists as a major form of hate in the United States. It suggests that while completely eradicating such deep-seated prejudice may be unattainable, society must still strive to control and mitigate its impact.
Themes
Anti-SemitismHate CrimeLegislationPrejudiceSociety
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about hate crimes, I would cite the quote to highlight the ongoing challenges we face.
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