| Topic: | Re:Re:What does Cllr Lambert stand for | |
| Posted by: | Guy Lambert | |
| Date/Time: | 04/05/26 18:18:00 |
| I have no visibility of anti-semitism in the Green Party. Our leader is Jewish as is (at least) one of our local officials. I have never heard an anti-semitic remark in my local party and would call it out if I did. It seems a couple of candidates in another part of London have made anti-semitic observations on social media. That is completely out of kilter with Green Party values and the matter should be dealt with quickly and decisively, if true (I am not in a position to judge, nor do I have any power to do anything against a member). There is no room for prejudice against Jews or any other religion in politics (or anywhere else), Recent events in Golders Green, where I understand a Muslim and two Jews were stabbed is completely against anything I believe in, or the Green Party policies. I am shocked and upset that some Jews are feeling they are under attack and we must all stand against that. My close Jewish friend, who lives in Austria these days, called me as soon as he saw footage on YouTube of the arrest of the perpetrator. My friend was very upset with thepolice, and them kicking the perpetrator in the head twice. I was shocked too, when I saw it, but I also know a number of (mainly ex-) policemen and I urged my friend to mellow his reation. It looked bad, but remember the fear under which the police were undoubtedly acting, including the possibility of a bomb that might blow them all up. I love this country, partly because its inclusiveness and good relations. Of course it is not, and never has been perfect, but perfection is what I argue for. There are people with rotten beliefs and rotten activities whuch sadly affect all parties and all parts of the population. I call it out when I see it and I will continue to do so when it happens, and so should all Britons. |