Above is a typical sample of what’s been filling my inbox, all day every day. The emailers first ask me for reasoned dialogue—then, if I respond, they hit me with this stuff. I’m …
Apparently we get a shout-out? Sharing this brings me no joy, and I am sorry for inflicting it upon you.
I’m acutely aware of how sheer numbers can create the illusion of argumentative strength. I know many people who were sympathetic to Israel immediately after October 7, but then gradually read the room, saw which side their bread was buttered on, etc. etc. and became increasingly hostile.
It can’t be that they witnessed more and more acts of increasing violence and genocidal intent, must be they don’t believe in anything.
It can’t be that they witnessed more and more acts of increasing violence and genocidal intent, must be they don’t believe in anything.