Something genuinely strange has happened. Woke up today to emails and tweets saying I am anti-Semitic. Which is weird, because I've been publicly & privately fighting against this bigotry for years. Here's the argument...
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In February, when I did not forcefully denounce a friend, who did not forcefully denounce Louis Farrakhan, for him being anti-Semitic - that now means, through 6 degrees of Farrakhan separation, that I too am responsible for his words. Frankly, this is bullshit.
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I reject every single anti-Semitic word, phrase, thought, dream, notion, or consideration from every single human being, including Louis Farrakhan, that has ever had such a thought. I loathe anti-Semitism. I hunt neo-Nazis as a hobby. Hoped my actions & heart were clear.
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What's particularly weird about this new attack, calling me anti-Semitic, is that it is not based on anything new, but based on something that had already been settled months ago. The only thing new is that I am strong speaking out for the human rights of Palestinians & for BDS.
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Here's the deal. I'm going to keep standing up for the human rights of Palestinians. And I'm going to keep hunting down and exposing Neo-Nazis. And you can love me or hate me - that's your choice - but I will let my actions speak for themselves every single day.
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I have never met Louis Farrakhan. I am not responsible for anything he says or does. I am also not responsible for other people who may respect or admire him. If that issue is critical for you, and that's your business, you will have to take that up with them.
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I fundamentally reject the notion that fighting for the human rights and dignity of Palestinians makes anyone anti-Semitic. If you believe that, it's no different than people thinking those who hate police brutality hate white people.
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Someone said, "Shaun - you can't tell us what is or is not anti-Semitic." OK. Defining your oppression for yourself is your privilege. But if me not rejecting a person who did not reject a person who you say is anti-Semitic makes me anti-Semitic, then we do have a problem.
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Again - I will keep fighting against all bigotry of all kinds. I don't do it for the love or any accolades - Lord knows it puts me and my whole family in danger every day - I do it because it's the right thing to do and it must be done. //End of Thread
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Sadly, it appears that standing up for the human rights and dignity of Palestinians, particularly after 60 men, women, and children were slaughtered by Israeli snipers this month, which was universally denounced by human rights groups worldwide, makes me an easy target.
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Shaun: If you want to be a coward and bow to the opposition out of fear, that’s your choice. I’m not surprised at all. But steer clear of spreading lies about The Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan and recycling the falsity of “anti-semitism”. Stand down and stay in your lane.
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SMH... Shaun needs to read The Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan's "An Open Letter To Black Leadership" http://www.finalcall.com/artman/publish/Minister_Louis_Farrakhan_9/article_7152.shtml …
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You nullify your own credibility as a true activist for justice when you repeat the LIE that
#Farrakhan is somehow anti-Semitic! How can you wrongfully label the man whose been challenging the satanic powers and fighting for justice for over 60 years? Respectfully, that was dumb! - 1 more reply
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On another note, to speak of The Hon. Min.
@LouisFarrakhan in the same statement as "Neo-Nazis" is what DEVILS& LIARS do! I advise you to stand down,stay in your lane,and refrain from uttering his name until you meet with him. We are soldiers on the front line. Stay in your place - 1 more reply
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@ShaunKing - As a follower of The Hon. Min.@LouisFarrakhan I will say this, schedule a meeting with our leader and gain the experience of speaking with him face-to-face as a man, for right now you are taking on the color of an enemy. Be wise & do not mention him until then sir.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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Wheres your proof of Minister
@LouisFarrakhan’s anti-semitism? What speech can you point me to? You say you fight for the people but youre renouncing a man who’s been fighting on behalf of the people & elevating disadvantaged communities before you were born? Who you really with?Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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Whoa Shaun! You failed The Farrakhan litmus test. You felt pressure to bow and kiss the ring, by including The Hon. Minister Louis Farrakhans name brother? "Including Louis Farrakhan"? Words are "cleverly crafted" they write, you cut & paste? Remember, Brave Men die but once.
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It's a cowardly convenience to say you stand for a cause afar off and at the exact same time deny the existence of the same evil that's in your face. Min. Farrakhan tells the TRUTH to whomever and whatever.
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Wow. I expected more from someone who seems to be well informed and looks further into matters than what appears on the surface and what the media spreads.
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