By L. Matthew Meyers
So, I wrote an essay here at RedState not long ago, “Solidary Stops with The Jew.” Heart on the page. Blood. Fire. The whole thing. About Jews. Not theory, not metaphor. Jews. You remember us? People. Real. Suffering. Dead. Vanished. And guess what?
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The fine readers at RedState naturally came through, to the tune of several dozen supportive comments. Thank you. Each one really means a lot to me.
Meanwhile…
Seven likes on my social media.
Five unfriended me. Five. Like I’m the problem.
But hey, one mensch reached out to meet in person. Brave soul. Two offered condolences, which were heartening and appreciated. One said they’d “do better,” and God bless them, I know they will.
Yet two young women, whom I’d regarded as kind and compassionate individuals, did this delicate, oh-so-empathic dance: “We stand with the Jewish people, but…”.
Always a “but.” Like they’re allergic to a clean