The point of my original post was. There are many “groups” of people in the United States that seem to go out of there way to be offended. You can tell who they are by the hyphen.
Italian-American. Mexican-American. Jewish-American. African-American etc. etc. I don't have time for any of it. I don't give a damn if “they” call me racist. I don't give a damn if “they” call me antisemitic. Because “they” would be wrong. Wrong isn't the right word. Ignorant.
I tell a story about an old Jewish lady. A story who a “Jewish-American” would probably find offensive. Because they would think it stereotypes well, old Jewish ladies. Hell, I can't help that. The story is true. But, see, I wasn't supposed to tell it.
Same with African-American's. You, I, point out that “they” commit crimes at a disproportionate rate compared to other groups. That make you, and I racist. Of course it's true. You're just not supposed to say it.
Italian-American's. Been in the news lately. Offended at the Mafia stereotype. The Godfather is offensive to Italian-American's. Or is is Sicilian-American's? I forget....like there was no Mafia.
Anybody else want to get their panties in a wad this morning? I'll see if I can come up with something to offend you too.
I think what golux was reacting to was the impression that Jews in the South behave in a fashion like the yankee variety from the northeast. You may not have intended to imply that but someone could have drawn that conclusion. He was offended as a Southerner, not as a Jew.