Additional thoughts on this:
If an identifiable Jewish customer walks into a coffee shop wearing a kippah or Magen David, are they expected to first disclose their views on Middle East policy before being served?
That is precisely why this matters.
Public accommodations cannot condition service on political or religious litmus tests. Singling out a Jewish member of Congress as a “genocide enabler” because of his support for Israel and suggesting his money is unwelcome does not promote dialogue or discourse…it normalizes discrimination. New Yorkers should never have to pass an ideological test to buy a cup of coffee. Period.
Imagine eating an LA bagel and deciding the problem with New York is a lack of cashew vegan cream cheese.
“I hope Zohran can fix the cashew cream cheese gap” surely signals the true end state of all socialist wishcasting.
This rational makes no sense. When Israel had no Iron Dome, terrorist rockets just crashed into Israeli towns. Israel had to respond. From the advent of Iron Dome in 2011 until October 7, Israel absorbed many rocket attacks and responded more moderately - because of Iron Dome.
Some weird activity in the skies over #Doha now. A Cessna and a Piper Cheyenne appear to have been in the air for 10+ hours. The Cheyenne's registered owner is a LLC in a Brooklyn strip mall. The Cessna's registered owner is a plumber in Wisconsin. #EpicFury
Today is Groundhog Day. And, in case you need to be reminded, a random rodent in Pennsylvania has no ability to tell us how long the winter is going to be.
I’m headed to Minneapolis this morning. The people there are putting themselves on the line. We are all searching for ways to fight back, and I'll be sharing resources from the ground for New Yorkers to support their efforts.