A Bridge Too Far: Pro-Palestinian Protest at National Holocaust Museum

The right to protest and congregate openly is part and parcel of a democratic society. But even that has limits.

On Thursday, a Pro-Palestinian protest was supposed to be held in front of the United States Holocaust Museum in Washington D.C. It was canceled when the backlash became too loud.

Obviously, I completely disagree with people who have this perspective. That being said, they have every right to speak their truth. If they want to march on public roads and block traffic, then go right ahead. But to do so in front of an institution that is a memorial to one of the largest massacres of a specific group of people in human history is a bridge too far.

Speaking of, there have been some people this holiday season who have claimed that Jesus Christ was a Palestinian. History and theology have said time and again that he was a Jew.

P.S. Another one of the hostages held in Gaza was found. On October 7th, Gad Haggai was murdered. His remains have still not been returned. His wife, Judy Weinstein was declared dead today. Both held dual American and Israeli citizenship. Judy also was a citizen of Canada.

May their memories be a blessing. Z”l.

Throwback Thursday: The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian (2008)

A good sequel does two things: expand the narrative and place a new set of challenges in front of the characters. If done properly, the audience/reader wants to go on this second or third journey with a group of people that they hopefully know and love.

The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian (2008) is the follow-up to the 2005 movie adaptation of the C.S. Lewis book, The Chronicles of Narnia: the Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe (2005). It’s been more than 1000 years since the Pevensie siblings left Narnia. In our world, it’s only been a year since the previous novel ended.

The land has been taken over Miraz (Sergio Castellitto). Seen as the usurper of the throne by the older generation, their goal is to return the crown to the rightful heir, Prince Caspian (Ben Barnes). But Caspian cannot take back what is rightfully his without the help of the Pevensie kids.

I’m not the biggest C.S. Lewis fan. I know enough about the general story to get by. This film is good. It’s not the type of page-to-screen adaptation that is only meant for the fanbase who knows every tiny detail.

But it is missing a small something that makes its predecessor just a bit better.

Do I recommend it? I am leaning toward yes.

I’m Still a Democrat

How have your political views changed over time?

My family has voted blue for as long as I can remember. Since I turned 18, I have voted 99% of the time for a Democrat.

That does not mean that I am blind to the other side. I just can’t give credence to anyone who is so far right that they refuse to come to the table.