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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.” quote by Meir Kahane
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“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.”

Meir Kahane

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.

Key Takeaway

Consider the moral implications of exclusionary policies.

Themes

politics extremism identity hate exclusion

Mood

anger fear hostility

Type

political propaganda

When to use this quote

  • election policy
  • immigration debate
  • community security discussions

Key Concepts

nationalism radicalism genocide denial

Questions to Reflect On

  • Who decides who is “qualified” to vote?
  • What are the dangers of dehumanizing groups?
A Different Perspective

Such views ignore democratic principles and human rights.

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