![]() As a Nazi emblem, the Swastika in the West is inscribed with the transgenerational trauma of the eleven million Jews killed by Nazi persecution, and its use today is meant to have a chilling, intimidating effect on Jewish Americans when used in these ways. Incidents of the (neo-)Nazi emblem being graffitied outside Jewish homes and synagogues, often accompanied by horrific acts of violence, by anti-Semitic and white power groups have become an alarming recurrence. To foreground our concerns, we want to first applaud the stated intent of this legislation, "fostering a more inclusive and tolerant society for all." This is even more urgent, given the recent increase in hate crimes against the Jewish and African American communities within the State of New York. As written, the Bill would likely perpetuate misunderstanding and misuse towards the Hindu, Buddhist, Jain, and Native American communities, and can lead to perverse consequences due to a lack of the proper context. ![]() ![]() This Bill, which is now with the Assembly's Education Committee, requires New York schools to instruct students on the noose and the Swastika as symbols of hatred in grades 6 through 12. We, the undersigned, write to you expressing concerns about NY Senate Bill S6648 (A8545): An act to amend the education law, in relation to requiring instruction regarding symbols of hate.
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