De Blasio is stoking anti-Semitism. He's not alone.

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27. I understand what you are saying, however...

“My message to the Muslim community, and all communities, is this simple: the time for warnings has passed,” the Mayor tweeted.

How do you think that same statement would fly, especially with liberal groups? How about...

“My message to the African-American community, and all communities, is this simple: the time for warnings has passed,” the Mayor tweeted.

Would those messages be called Islamophobic or racist? I would almost bet money they would be. Like you though, I don't think any of them really are "bigoted", per se, but rather tone deaf as it addresses an entire and specific community (communities, using the aforementioned examples). I also brought up the fact of the recent spate of anti-Semitic hate crimes in that area, tone deaf statements like this do not help.

Also, like you, I don't think ANY group should get a 'pass', no matter their religious preferences, ethnic identities or what-have-you, but I do think politicians do need to be more aware of tone, especially when addressing minority groups.

Adding: I also want to add, my concern is also heightened because of recent events, including things highlighted in this article, Coronavirus Crisis Elevates Antisemitic, Racist Tropes and articles like, Insiders describe Kushner as 'de facto president' who played key role in delaying coronavirus closures and Jared Kushner mocks the 'eternal-lockdown crowd,' says he hopes the US will be 'really rocking again. The groundwork has been laid.

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