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Silence in face of hate
Tobias Petersson
Published: 31.03.12, 20:07
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31. you are so brave
rachel   (04.01.12)
if i wasn't married i would marry you
32. Thank you Mr. Peersson...keep up your good work
Abie Dee ,   New York, US   (04.01.12)
33. One word: Judenrat
Robin ,   Canada   (04.01.12)
The Jewish people are a wonderful people - educated, law abiding, contribute to society (science, research, medicine etc etc), have a rich and wonderful tradition, family oriented...BUT they have one recurring flaw - their tendency for self hatred, self loathing and the need to appease their enemy/ abuser. These are classical symptoms of a battered wife. Generations after generations of persecution, suspicion, discrimination and death have created this horrible horrible phenomenon in the Jewish people. And it's feeding the Anti-Semitic "monster" and keeping it alive. The Arabs, for example, never apologize or feel bad about anything they do. Be it honor killing, stoning, raping or aggressive\ violent behavior. They dont even apologize for not contributing ANYTHING possitive to the world we all live in. They are proud of themselves and are never critical of themselves. This is where they derive their strength and this is why so many people support and justify them...Just goes to show you what kind of world we live in - the BULLY is always glorified and respected !!!
34. first
daniela ,   panama   (04.01.12)
I would like to thank Tobias for his courage of speaking against violence, hatred coming from the muslim communities in Europe.. Second I would have liked to remind all those haters, that the jewish people have seen the burning of our flag, of our Torah, of our people and of our Temple. But we are still here. It is not the burning that will end us up. And those hooligans that think we react as they do, when somebody publishes a caricature of their prophet, or burn a flag of theirs, I happy to tell them we do not. They do not realize that jewish strength from the things they burn. Our strength comes from something that doesn't burn.. and that is eternal.
35. PROPAGANDA
jushua ,   morocco   (04.01.12)
As a JEW living among arab and berber muslims I never felt any kind of discrimination. My grandparents lived here for centuries after their expel from Spain by by catholics. Personnally Ican't understand why so many jews expelled the palestinians from their homeland ? is it simply because we belivethat palestine is a promised land!!!! it's paradoxical. we feel weare superior and most civilized people on earth and at the same time, we wildly displace and genocide another people. are wereally God's chosen people
36. To BL #14
Harvey ,   The world   (04.01.12)
Problem is, Ynet is not and outfit, it is a misfit.
37. Thank you, Mr. Petersson, for informing
Robert Haymond ,   Israel/Canada   (04.01.12)
us about the state of society n Sweden at the present time. I have read a good deal about Scandinavian demonization of Israel and the racism against Jews in your respective countries since the Muslim invasion of western Europe but your own views are fresh, from the inside and not from a fellow Jew and, it appears, objective. We do feel the pressure from being hated once again and put upon. You can expect Israel to fight, to fight back and to hit hard but it helps to know that there are non-Jews like yourself who perceive the injustices against us and are willing to pick up your pens to tell it like it is and thereby defend us. It is also courageous of you to speak out in public. Of course, many of your countrymen will desert you as a result as will friends and even family members. So I salute you for taking such an active stand. I did spend time in Sweden in the 1960s. It was a well organized and relatively happy and honest place with the most beautiful women in Europe. I never felt threatened and was treated well. I had been through Malmo and spent considerable time in Gothenburg and Stockholm. From all I`ve since read and viewed, it is being destroyed due to the immigration of Muslims who refuse to fit in and a populace to fearful to challenge these ìnvaders`. I recall, of course, that Sweden took a neutral stance during WWII. Other Scandinavians resented Sweden for what they said was cowardice and a willingness to allow others to suffer for them. Maybe this same national character trait is now destroying your country. Too bad!
38. Good one `Heeb` No.15; made me chuckle!
Robert Haymond ,   Israel/Canada   (04.01.12)
39. Blinders
Krot ,   Israel   (04.01.12)
Wait in silence and they will burn Swedish flag. Very soon!
40. How many boys does it take to light a flag?
Maria ,   Usa   (04.01.12)
These "boys" are sAd uneducated closeminded cases... Someone needs to take all these haters And put them on an island. Dont be ignorant
41. Jews are too tolerant of Europeans
Jorge   (04.01.12)
After centuries of persecution, humiliation robbery and murder of millions of Jews at the hand of Europeans, have you ever seen a Jew, blowing up Germans, or Spaniards, or even inciting against Europeans for all atrocities commited against Jews in Europe, but even today, after all the mayhem caused against Jews, Europeans are almost as bad as Muslims, attacking Jews and spreading lies against Jews and Israel. Ask yourselfs where did the inquisition and the Holocaust took place, EUROPE OF COURSE, Event today, there is no sense of revolt and guilt, that those terrible things could have happened in the very "civilized" and "Christian" Europe
42. when will they ever learn?
Moshe ,   USA   (04.01.12)
What the Swedes and other Scandinavians, and their EU relatives are missing is that today the Jews, tomorrow-THEM....bet on it, sweetie. When will they ever learn?
43. #9 the demonstration in Aarhus
Line Singer ,   Aarhus, Denmark   (04.01.12)
We should be horrified to see Israeli flags amidst the Danish Defence League, it's NOTHING to be proud about to be linked to these fanatic racists and it is only detrimental to Israel. It's not good to be linked with the left wing anti-demonstration either, but we both know that's never going to happen either, since they hate Israel even more than the racists love it.
44. #35 jushua
solomon ,   bklyn   (04.01.12)
Morocco has always been a comparative haven for Jews. I met many wonderful people when I was there. However; Jews did NOT expel "Palestinians" from their homeland en masse. Most left at the behest of the arab armies that ATTACKED in 1948. Some were expelled, many were convinced to stay. But they were arabs, not "Palestinians"; when you said "Palestinians" in 1948 you meant the Jews. The arabs insisted they were not "Palestinians", and then declared they were, only in the 1960's. Read some history instead of believing lies and distortions (aka propoganda)
45. #35. A Jew was murdered in Morocco last week. You are not Mo
EgyptianJewRefugee ,   Ex Cairo, Egypt   (04.01.12)
#35: A Jew was murdered in Morocco last week. Jews who stay in Arab countries or in Iran are stupid. Josua is not a Moroccan Jewish name. Clearly you are lying and writing anti Israeli propaganda.
46. to 44
noor ,   ramalla   (04.01.12)
iam araby becouse it is my toung you can not understand it like many people on this earth but a crying child or a crying mother need eyes and heart evry one has the eyes and the heart it is the propeganda these days no need to make video even when to burn the flags i think it is propoganda ..artificial one
47. G-d Bless You Tobias Petersson
(04.01.12)
do not stop speaking the truth
48. 43. u show ur hatred of Jewish people
(04.01.12)
Israel is not racist. Muslims have more rights in Israel than ANY Arab country...but u don't give a crap about truth now do u...
49. Swedish FM Bildt antisemite
Amchu ,   Stockholm   (04.01.12)
Swedish FM Bildt is an antisemite. Remember how he met with the Ship to Gaza activists in Istanbul, how he demanded that Jerusalem become a capital in a Palestinian state in 2009 and how much he has opposed Israel and sanctions towards Iran. With such a anti-israel FM what do you expect from the Swedes?
50. To# 13,!8 and yes, it makes me so sad
Christian ,   Sweden   (04.01.12)
to see how my country once a proud, civilized and law-abiding country is degraded by these thugs with the support of leftists who despise and hate their own culture, our history and traditions. We who don't wellcome this "Arab spring" in our country is of cause racists and fascists, that goes without saying. If I have to choose between that pitiful, neutral, specimen, of our people shown in the video, and a Beitar fan, I would gladly choose Beitar. All things considered their attitude is more healthy. They don't take it lying down! Chag sameach!
51. Well - a Wiev of a Goy .
Arn. ,   Sweden.   (04.01.12)
The Leftwing Politicians in Sweden is no better thna those in Israel. They Bouth Hate Religious Sionism and Israel the Same. However - Why do HASHEM allowe Anti - Judaism and Anti - Israelism, to rise simultaniously over the whole World just this Time - ?. Does not HASHEM rule the Whole World - ?. YES - !!! - It is Written - " Everything HASHEM has made pleasant for its Time " !!!. HASHEM has promised to bring All HIS People in the World back to Israel. If HIS People does not obey the Call to go home, HASHEM allowes even the Evil Forces their way of Hate, to serve HIS Purposes to bring HIS People Home. Dont you hear the Call - ?. Arn.Sweden
52. Kol ha'Kavod to you ....
Sarah B ,   U.S.A. / Israel   (04.01.12)
... Tobias Petersson! Frankly, Europe is a lost cause. In the next five decades, Western European countries will be dominated by Moslem majorities. For certain countries, given the relative birthrates, it will take considerably less time. But given Europe's history with the Jewish people, a part of me says that Europe is getting EXACTLY what it deserves. I wonder how liberal Swedes will feel when their women are forced to walk around in burqas. I hate to admit it, but part of me will chuckle and derive considerable pleasure from the prospect. Europe has engineered its own demise, and the Jews have nothing to do with it. For that matter, it should be interesting to see who the Europeans blame because they have never, EVER been responsible for anything -- and there are precious few Jews left in Europe to blame. Oh my goodness! The Europeans may actually -- for once -- have to blame theirselves. WHAT A CONCEPT!
53. you have o publish it in your country too
thank you and thank ,   ynet   (04.01.12)
54. Thank you very much Tobias!
Yael ,   USA   (04.01.12)
55. Support for Tobias and Israel
Adam ,   New York, USA   (04.01.12)
I recently returned from a trip to Stockholm and read an op-Ed article in a local paper that was extremely anti-Israel. I am heartened by Tobias' opinion here. I am very pro-Israel and am lucky to live in a place like New York and the US where the majority are pro-Israel. It takes bravery to voice pro-Israel opinions from Sweden and I applaud Tobias!you are not Lone!
56. No 6, I see your so-called impartial
(04.01.12)
lines as very partial because for the last 30 years it has been only Jews who have been blasted, joked at, wronged, mocked at, criticized, injured and killed in liberal Europe. Not the Arabs ! Them you condone, us you condemn. The European Arabs, if not all, but so many, think and act in Europe radically. They are intransigent in whatever is European culture or values. They accept none because they are intransigent. But they want to get rid of your "lame" liberal democratic policies and bring in their radical ways. Soon, you may become redundant for them. Just do nothing, wait and see.
57. wake up and stand up,
Elisheva Wolf ,   Jerusalem   (04.01.12)
absolute the truth. Europe closes his eyes when it comes to hatred against the Jews. Anti-Semitism in Europe is growing every day. Finally someone stands up I hope you have many successors. I encourage you stay tuned and continue to speak the truth. I am with you. Thank you very much Tobias!
58. Christian and all the law abidingSwedes
It's all in the poll   (04.01.12)
It's all in the ballots believe me. Especially in a democratic country like Sweden. Good luck !
59. Silence in face of the hate
Maire Romppainen ,   Rovaniemi, Finland   (04.01.12)
Mycket bra Tobias. Well written article. Keep up the good work.
60. To: No. 35
Sarah B ,   U.S.A. / Israel   (04.01.12)
You are the victim of propaganda. Ersatz "Palestinians" were not expelled from Israel. They left voluntarily, because they believed the promises of their so-called "leadership" that the Jews would be thrown into the sea by conquering Arab armies, a promise which was sweetened by an additional promise that they could have first pick of plunder from Jewish homes. There were plenty of Arabs who did not heed the call, and they remain citizens of Israel to this day, with all the rights and privileges of citizenship, although not all of the obligations. On the other hand, is it necessary for me to tell you about the one million Jews who were expelled from their homes in Arab and Moslem lands? And things could not have been as wonderful in Morocco as you claim, because several hundred thousand Jews DID leave.
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