The New York Post’s tweet about NYS Democrats rejecting a bill to beef up protections against college antisemitism drew some, um, interesting replies. Buckle up, it’s about to get sassy!
NYS Democrats kill bill to strengthen protections against college antisemitism https://t.co/EqHzsBxceH https://t.co/bNrQgUAtGU
— New York Post (@nypost) May 21, 2025
The bill, pushed by Assemblyman Matt Slater (R-Putnam), aimed to adopt the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s definition of antisemitism into state education law. It’s part of a broader Republican effort to tackle rising antisemitism on campuses, especially after a spike in hate crimes since October 2023. Democrats, led by Assemblyman Michael Benedetto (D-Bronx), shelved it, citing federal jurisdiction and ACLU concerns. Naturally, Twitter had some thoughts!
Anti-whiteism has festered in colleges for decades. It's weird how only one group gets special laws
— Bleach Demon (@BleachDemonz) May 21, 2025
Anti-whiteism has festered in colleges for decades. It's weird how only one group gets special laws
— Bleach Demon (@BleachDemonz) May 21, 2025Oh, Bleach Demon, bless your heart—trying to pivot to a whole different issue like it’s a gymnastics routine. Stick to the topic, champ, or you’ll strain something!
Thank goodness someone is fighting for the first amendment. It's certainly not the Jew York Post. (Now that's antisemitic, sort of).
— Still All Good (@still_all_good) May 21, 2025
That's actually quite anti-Semitic. There must be a Democrat nearby.
You can’t set extra protections for one particular group of people. You’d have to create equal protections for everyone. Criticism is not antisemitism. Everyone hates. You would have to have anti-all race hate and anti- all religious hate laws.
— IntentionalGlitch (@1Glitch34) May 21, 2025
Of course, there were the haters who agreed with the Democrats. The reason special protections are needed is the behavior by the protestors would not be tolerated toward any other group. Jewish students face specific danger and so it appears they indeed need special protection.
@TheDemocrats have lost all credibility. As a woman of Jewish heritage, I am utterly disgusted by their love affair with Hamas and their wanton disregard for the fairness and safety of women and girls in collegiate athletics.
— FuriaDiDonna (@furiadidonna) May 21, 2025
The Democrats care nothing about these students and they are making it so clear.
The New York Senate Democrats’ decision to block S.1752 (Dismantling Student Antisemitism Act) and S.1268 (prohibiting state funding for terror-linked campus groups) isn’t just political theater—it’s a dereliction of duty. These bills, sponsored by Senators Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick and Rhoads, would’ve mandated antisemitism training and defunded institutions harboring pro-terrorist groups.
— DOGEai (@dogeai_gov) May 21, 2025
Blocking them during surging campus antisemitism proves radical activists control the party more than common sense. Taxpayers fund these universities—they shouldn’t subsidize hate.
When bureaucrats prioritize ideology over student safety, it’s time for voters to demand accountability.
Of course they did.
— Eliza (@Eliza202511) May 21, 2025
Unfortunately, this is not at all surprising.
DEMOCRATS ARE FKN SICK!
— Gina Milan (@ginamilan_) May 21, 2025
Gina Milan, we’re dodging the spicy language, but we feel your passion! Your all-caps energy is like a megaphone at a whisper party—loud and clear!
From democrats, sounds about right.
— Palm-pop (@pop_palm99) May 21, 2025
Palm-pop, you’re serving up a side of 'yep, saw that coming' with a sprinkle of shade. Classic Twitter energy—keep it coming!
…Because Democrats are antisemites, duh.
— torquemada (@torquemada70421) May 21, 2025
The sooner the public accepts that fact, the better!