Auschwitz Quote by Meir Kahane
“I know that elections must be limited only to those who understand that the Arabs are the deadly enemy of the Jewish state, who would bring on us a slow Auschwitz - not with gas, but with knives and hatchets.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public address, Meir Kahane, 1970s
Advocates restricting voting to those who view Arabs as existential threat, equating them with historical genocide.
In simple terms: Calls for voting limits based on anti‑Arab sentiment.
Consider the moral implications of exclusionary policies.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- election policy
- immigration debate
- community security discussions
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Who decides who is “qualified” to vote?
- What are the dangers of dehumanizing groups?
Such views ignore democratic principles and human rights.