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Dear Editor:

“JCRC’s thoughts on antisemitism” reminds me of a sixth-grade paper I would be required to write in Delaney Park Elementary School sixth grade English class.

Having lived in the Greater Orlando area for over 80 years, I have seen the pendulum swing in both directions. Having been on the receiving end of blatant antisemitism throughout my school days, I can tell you today’s antisemitism is child’s play.

“Jesus loves me yes I know for the Bible tells me so”… “Hey Jew Boy, did you eat your pork sandwich at lunch today?” and so forth, Gideon’s Bibles, Christma...