Demonstrators wave Nazi flags outside local theater performance of ‘The Diary of Anne Frank’ | CNN
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A group of people carrying Nazi flags demonstrated outside a Michigan community theater performance of “The Diary of Anne Frank” in a display of antisemitism.

Summary

A group of masked men with Nazi flags protested outside a performance of “The Diary of Anne Frank” in Howell, Michigan, shouting antisemitic slurs.

Audience members were reportedly frightened and needed escorts to their cars. The Fowlerville Community Theatre, which staged the play, described the protesters’ presence as a disturbing reminder of the fear faced by Holocaust victims.

The Anti-Defamation League condemned the display. The incident follows other recent displays of racism in the area.

  • CharlesDarwin@lemmy.worldEnglish
    1·
    10 days ago

    Hm, let me count the ways:

    1. It might hurt their feelings.
    2. Tone Police - let’s lower the temperature, everyone!
    3. bOtHsIdEs!
    4. The media has to be “objective” on such things.