Lanz faces a painful accounting. - The essence of 1933 pervades our academic institutions.
During a conversation in which all guests expressed concern about the current state of affairs on our streets and in our universities, Philipp Peyman Engel (41), editor-in-chief of the "Jüdische Allgemeine", made an appearance. He highlighted the "disgrace of Berlin" in a recent article in his publication, which presenter Markus Lanz (55) used to initiate this discussion.
This incident revolves around the anti-Israel activists who took over FU Berlin the previous week, with some displaying violent behavior, yelling anti-Semitic slogans, glorifying violence against Jews, and advocating for the elimination of the Jewish state. "I wrote that with a lot of anger in my stomach," remarks Engel about his piece.
Initially, the journalist calmly points out that the standing for Jews in Germany has "worsened considerably" in comparison to his previous appearance on Lanz's show months ago.
"This is the sentiment of 1933"
Engel specifies: "It's not about students at FU Berlin demonstrating against Israel. No one contests pro-Palestinian protests or criticizing Israel." However: "There were demands for terror against Jews, calls for the murder of Jews. Jewish students were identified." And now, Jewish faculty members are scared to go to work.
And worse: "If I were asked now whether I was shocked? No, unfortunately, this didn't surprise me." This statement represents a pointed accusation.
Engel explains that the more monumental embarrassment is the open letter from university lecturers who subsequently downplayed the threats of violence against Jews. For Engel, this was "a break in the dam" to attempt to conceal the call for a wave of terrorism under the guise of freedom of opinion.
His sharp assessment: "This is the spirit of 1933 that currently dominates German universities, and I would say it's not 5 to 12, but 5 past 12."
"Muslim extremists and left-wing militants are making our lives miserable"
The message from the Israel-haters is evident: "We have marked you; we know who you are." Engel's prediction is bleak: "If we're not careful, in a few years, there will be a situation in Germany where we wake up, and there are only a few Jews left in the country. I am just as German as everyone else sitting here."
It will no longer be feasible to "live here as a Jew - with such people as neighbors." Engel emphasizes this point of view openly: "You have to say it so clearly: left-wing extremists and Muslim extremists make our lives difficult."
Greens stand up for police action
Federal Environment Minister Steffi Lemke (56) stands behind the robust police intervention against the university protesters. "If Israel's right to exist has been put under question, if there are calls for the annihilation of the state of Israel, then the state must intervene," argues the Green politician. Freedoms of speech and expression would "end at that point" where the right to exist is repudiated.
Joe Chialo (54, CDU), Berlin's Senator for Culture and Social Cohesion, guarantees that no anti-democratic forces will receive financial support from taxpayers. In the pipeline is a revised version of the "anti-Semitism clause." "We must not shy away," insists the ex-Green. And we must engage in dialog with those who are amenable to it.
Chialo desires to "create venues" for people to gather peacefully. "It takes a lot of courage to go against the prevailing mood in Berlin," says Engel.
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Source: symclub.org
