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Why is this Yom HaShoah different?


Tonight begins Yom HaShoah. Holocaust Remembrance Day. Normally I refrain from using this day for anything other than what the name says - to remember the 6,000,000+ of my people who died in extermination camps in Europe from 1939-1945.

Why is this Yom HaShoah different from all others? Because in the Republican race for a Presidential nominee, a racist, fascist demagogue who preys upon the ignorance and fears of the American populace is the clear front runner, and the only remaining declared candidate.

My country is looking much like Italy or Germany, post WWI, politically speaking.

If you would vote Republican, I would ask you to read this letter

http://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/an-open-letter-to-my-frie_2_b_9293694.html

Then ask yourself some difficult questions. Primary among them, "does Trump really represent you and your ideals?" If the answer is no, please do not vote for him. There are other options.

I can't bear to think of the possibility that the answer might honestly be yes.

My father is a carpenter. He always told me "measure twice, cut once." You only have one vote. Measure your candidates well, and be honest. 

Let us not repeat this particular bit of history. #NeverForget #NeverAgain

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