Nashville, TN – It has come to my attention in the last 48 hours that some people were offended by my reference to Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY) as a “schmuck” during the Criswell Lecture Series at Criswell College, Jan. 29-31.
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In reviewing these criticisms I have learned some consider the word crude, if not obscene. I apologize for my ignorance of that fact. If I had known that, I would never have used the word. I always attempt to avoid crude and offensive language as a matter of conviction.
However, I am deeply offended that anyone would interpret my remarks as anti-Semitic. My entire life I have been taught, and believe, that the Jews are God’s chosen people. I have said on dozens of occasions in public that anti-Semitism is the most irrational of prejudices.
My entire public ministry I have denounced anti-Semitism, and I have sought to combat it wherever and whenever I have encountered it. Anyone who knows me knows this to be true. Once again, as Jeffrey Weis commented, “Elevating a relatively harmless insult into an accusation of anti-Semitism devalues real attacks on Jews and Judaism.”
Anti-Semitism is far too dangerous and virulent in our world to tolerate the luxury of such a trivialization going unchallenged. [Richard Land – bppress]
Mark Levin is ALWAYS right!
I dont get it. I thought “shmucky” was his middle name?! Seriously, since when is this considered anti-semetic. I have a hankerin’ to write this guy and tell him I am giving kiddish in his honor on Shabbos!
Who said Mark Levine is right?! (a Yid entfert a shaale mit a shaale) Besides, a [public] broadcaster shouldn’t let his emotions [or his mouth] loose. Furthermore, it was a slip-of-the tongue on the (Rev?’s) part. [and should be forgiven]! Noch a taam; Certain minorities call each other N—– jokingly or derisively. Yet, when anyone else dares to think of attempting to use the [derogatory] term, they know the reaction they can [and should] expect!
You failed to name the Perp, just what his comments were. Who said this?
Dont know what the big deal is- Mark Levine calls him “Chucky the Shmucky Schumer” every night on his radio show.