Published: 5 Feb 13 15:51 CET | Print version
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There has been a mixed reaction from Malmö’s Jewish community following Mayor Ilmar Reepalu’s decision to step down.
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It's religious attire, and it clearly identifies they are Jews.
Already irreversibly marred.
Any one who try to speak about Israel they are labelled right away as Antisemitic person. This card never gets old huh?
Racists love to play the
'I wonder when the Jews would stop playing with anti antisemitic card' card.
It's not a card, racism and antisemitism exist and should be denounced.
It is quite possible to criticise Israel without being antisemitic but the tiny jewish population of Malmo are not Israel and are not responsible for Israel's actions.
Children of Adam - odd name, something to do with denying evolution ?
'Reepalu is not an anti-Semite in any way, shape or form. I am in fact an anti-Semite, so I would know'
what is the identifying feature, smell, mad eyes, secret badge, handshake ?
marks for honesty and for not playing the ' i'm a racist because my parents were racists, card'
You really want to go there?
When was the last time an Amish was attacked on the street in Malmo, or anywhere in Sweden, and where are Amish colonies located in Sweden?
Documented verifiable references.
Documented verifiable reference.
Look up traditional jewish religious attire, there are lots of examples.
He's simply representing the interests of his "new Swede" constituents down there in Beautiful Baghdad... I mean Malmö.