Antisemitism isn’t someone else’s problem
As a student of the Acton Public Schools, I am horrified at the actions of some of my peers.
As hopefully everyone knows, antisemitism has been an increasingly troublesome problem following October 7, 2023. People assume that this is someone else’s problem, but antisemitism is not just a national issue; it is in our town. It’s even in our schools.
Bullying is never a joke, even if it isn’t against Jews. Jokes can be funny without being at someone else’s expense. Some of my friends have been personally victimized by antisemitism in the form of swastikas and harsh words. That doesn’t just impact them; it impacts everyone, including me.
As a student of the Acton Public Schools, I am horrified at the actions of some of my peers. They make jokes about others’ identities and think that it’s funny. At that point, it turns into a cruel form of bullying that cannot be tolerated.
I know that people like Dr. Hunter and Mr. Cameron are trying to help, and the students need to follow suit to stand up against people who take joy in demeaning others.
Miles Sperber
Old Bedford Road
Eighth grade, Acton Middle School
