'If the Jews want to get it on,' he said, 'tell them to pin their yarmulkes back and come over to my house.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker suggests that if Jews want confrontation, they should come to his house, using a provocative invitation.
- In plain terms
- If Jews want a fight, they’re welcome at my house.
- What can you take from it?
- Provocative statements can inflame tensions.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What impact do such invitations have on community relations?
Another view
The quote is confrontational and may be interpreted as hate speech.
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