In the U.S.S.R. anti-semitism is punishable with the…
“In the U.S.S.R. anti-semitism is punishable with the utmost severity of the law as a phenomenon deeply hostile to the Soviet system. Under U.S.S.R. law active anti-semites are liable to the death penalty.”
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Anti‑Jewish sentiment is criminalized as a threat to the state, with extreme penalties.
In simple terms: Soviet law punishes anti‑Jewish actions harshly.
Know the law’s severity.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- government policy
- legal enforcement
- civil rights debates
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Is criminalization effective against hate?
- What are the moral costs of harsh laws?
Extreme penalties may suppress dissent, not resolve prejudice.