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Sympthsical

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24. I don't think harassment requires nuance

Sat Jun 27, 2026, 05:00 PM

Jun 27

But I'll play.

Anyone familiar with how faculty in various school districts in the Bay Area behaved in a totally normal fashion after October 7th understands where the antisemitism education initiatives are coming from. Some of those school districts - from the faculty down - were throwing heinous rhetoric around and trying to include the kids. It was an infamous local shitshow. Antisemitism in these school districts continues to be a problem.

And if you look at the footnotes for the entries you're citing, you'll find they're stories from 2024 and 2025. You cut off the excerpt right before his resignation as co-chair of the Jewish Caucus because of his remarks calling Gaza a genocide. His views on the issues have changed over time, and he gave an interview back in January of this year detailing those views. He literally acceded to the people who are screaming at him.

And, just so we're clear, none of it justifies people harassing him in such a fashion.

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Jewish Democrat Scott Wiener harrassed in Dolores Park [View all] Sympthsical Jun 27 OP

That's unacceptable RandySF Jun 27 #1

"Israelis are far, Jews are closer!" Behind the Aegis Jun 27 #2

There it is. Sympthsical Jun 27 #3

And the ultimate irony... Behind the Aegis Jun 27 #4

I'm confused, what are you saying here, friend? AZJonnie Jun 27 #8

You left out "on an unrelated issue". Behind the Aegis Jun 27 #10

Yes, now I get you, you meant Gaza was the place it couldn't happen AZJonnie Jun 27 #15

You're welcome. Behind the Aegis Jun 27 #16

Beat me to it Boo1 Jun 27 #33

Man, if you can't even be safe from anti-semitism in Dolores freaking Park, SF?!? AZJonnie Jun 27 #5

And he was there to support trans people Sympthsical Jun 27 #6

Disturbing and saddening for sure AZJonnie Jun 27 #9

If only we had some kind of clue.... yardwork Jun 27 #39

People let their hate make them stupid. EdmondDantes_ Jun 27 #7

Thank you. An added thought ... RandomNumbers Jun 27 #13

Guess one can't say it's his stance on Israel or mcar Jun 27 #11

LGBTQ people have been harassed and much worse, so why do these people think this is a good way to treat others? chowder66 Jun 27 #12

Was the person who harassed him LGBTQ? yardwork Jun 27 #40

I can't be sure but they were screaming how great he was on trans and LGBTQ issues. chowder66 Jun 27 #47

Do they know how Mossfern Jun 27 #14

it may be more nuanced than that. From Wikipedia: scipan Jun 27 #17

This message was self-deleted by its author RandySF Jun 27 #19

So fighting antisemitism is wrong? RandySF Jun 27 #20

Of course not. NOT what I meant AT ALL. scipan Jun 27 #28

I don't think harassment requires nuance Sympthsical Jun 27 #24

OP already noted that he thought Gaza was a genocide. scipan Jun 27 #27

I'm just saying citing his past views doesn't give an accurate picture Sympthsical Jun 27 #31

Well apprised? You may be right. They didn't strike me as well read. and, scipan Jun 27 #38

I'll wait to learn more (if we ever do) but something tells me it's not that complicated. yardwork Jun 27 #42

he advocated for 2 things I disagree with. scipan Jun 27 #34

That is fair enough Sympthsical Jun 27 #35

yeah I usually avoid Israel/Palestine threads. My only disagreement scipan Jun 27 #37

So in essence he does everything that is said sarisataka Jun 27 #18

I think maybe read the excerpt in the post you responed to Mossfern Jun 27 #21

I think maybe it is misunderstanding sarisataka Jun 27 #30

I condemn this wholeheartedly. He has more patience and restraint than I would have had. Celerity Jun 27 #22

I'm still fine with either Wiener or Chan Sympthsical Jun 27 #25

Eating our own makes conservatives so happy. EllieBC Jun 27 #23

US systemic racism is not anything new and the Jewish community is not immune to it... walkingman Jun 27 #26

Encroaching on his space and being so verbally abusive is disgusting. Wiener has been strong on trans rights. Nanjeanne Jun 27 #29

Appreciate the response Sympthsical Jun 27 #32

I think harassment of people for any reason particularly in a threatening and challenging manner should Nanjeanne Jun 27 #41

They didn't say they were surprised by your post. yardwork Jun 27 #43

Thanks for sharing. I thought for sure I would miss you today. And a day without you misinterpreting either Nanjeanne Jun 27 #45

Post removed Post removed Jun 27 #36

God help us. DemocratSinceBirth Jun 27 #44

Well, those ignorant raging assholes Cha Jun 27 #46

Cha, that's amazing you said that about giving him a hug. Nixie Jun 27 #48

Ohh, I'm so glad to hear that, Nixie... Cha Sunday #49