Reply #9: And agreed back. [View All]

Some leadership on the issue would be a good thing. Unfortunately most of our "leaders" are "leading" proponents of name-calling and the throwing of verbal grenades, of which the "antisemite" canard is only one of many.

I am not suggesting that one defend oneself against such attacks. I am suggesting that one ignore them, let them speak for themselves, stick to your guns, refuse to be distracted into a name-calling contest. It is one of the luxuries of this venue, the internet, that the girls and boys are on equal ground, and the damage is all verbal, and there is little anyone dissatisfied with that situation can do about it, except to try to shut down discussion or go elsewhere. What I am suggesting is that one ignore such transparent ploys and continue with what one has to say. It appears to me to be the only effective strategy in response to someone whose intent is to shut you up.