Let me inject an encouraging word.
Today, millions of American children are bypassing the statist indoctrination camps, the compulsory tax-funded "de-education centers." History is never shaped by majorities, but rather by energetic and creative minorities. Who will occupy the positions of influence in the coming generations? The enslaved-enforcers, the janissaries of the "talented and gifted" programs? Or people raised in home schooling families to worship a transcendent God, and look askance at the claims of the self-deifying state? Starting with the State's assumption that it can confiscate 30 hours a week of their lives?
Many of us are betting on, and investing in, the Christian education of our children.
Following a good night's sleep, I have to say my comments last night were overdramatic :-). However, I would still observe that the outcome looks bleak for American Jews, unless there's a significant reversal of societal trends.
The alignment of radical leftists with Moslems is particularly hostile to Orthodox Jews. Considering TomSmedley's comments - and looking at my own little army - maybe the rabbi isn't just thinking wishfully about American Christians' taking a stand to defend the Jews. Maybe enough of us will, if it comes to that point.