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July 29, 2024

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Chairman Ben Proto

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SWASTIKAS FOUND AT STAMFORD HIGH SCHOOL

ANTISEMITISM MUST NOT BE TOLERATED



MIDDLETOWN — “Swastikas painted at a Stamford High School is a further
indication that antisemitism in Connecticut, and across the country and
world, is on the rise,” said Connecticut Republican State Chair Ben
Proto. “It’s no coincidence that this heinous act follows Israeli Prime
Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to the United States, the attempt to
rip down the American flag in Washington DC and trying to replace it
with the Palestinian flag, and, more importantly, the deadly attack by
Hezbollah, targeting a playground and killing Jewish children and young
adults.”

“Hate speech of any kind must be condemned and fully prosecuted.
Unfortunately, individuals driven to undertake these cowardly acts are
egged on by so-called community leaders, who see the Jewish state as an
abomination and one that should be wiped off the face

of the earth and, too many political and opinion leaders, including
members of Congress and media outlets, who continue to protect and
defend the actions of these cowards” continued Proto.



“Not only are people’s lives being put in jeopardy by these actions, but
the very core of America, freedom of religion, is being ripped apart by
the tacit and often expressed approval by political, media, and
religious leaders.”



“In May of this year, I called out similar actions taking place on
college campuses here in Connecticut and was attacked by some claiming
that these individuals weren’t engaging in hate speech but simply
exercising their First Amendment rights. Will these same individuals say
the same thing about the painting of swastikas on a school building,”
asked Proto.



“The Connecticut Republican Party denounces these actions, and we call
on every elected official in Connecticut to join us in publicly
denouncing these horrific actions and to defend and help protect our
Jewish friends, not only from this most blatant act of antisemitism but
also from those actions that threaten all people, not only those of the
Jewish faith,” concluded Proto.



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