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What we are currently experiencing on college campuses nationwide is frightening and unprecedented from the perspective of a pro-Israel student activist. The enthusiasm of the anti-Israel bigots is extraordinary. Genuine pro-Israel activists voices are not being amplified precisely because people like Friedman demonizes them, along with the country they love.
Instead of urging Mr. Adelson to stop vigorously defending Israel against its critics in public and otherwise, you ought to be applauding him for doing so. What the Jewish community needs now more than ever are more Sheldon Adelsons. Strong men and women with the courage of their convictions to stand up for what is right – even when it might be under less than popular circumstances.
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