[fluffdaddy]

The idea that the phrase “blood libel” is antisemitic is idiotic. It happens that the most famous and persistent blood libel in history was directed at Jews. But using the term to condemn another blood libel is in no way disrespectful. Condemning one blood libel doesn't endorse another; the reverse is closer to the mark. “Blood libel” is a perfectly good English phrase with a general meaning and it's association with a great historic injustice only makes it more apt in the present circumstances. We don't banish general phrases from the language just because they get associated with a particular example. We still use the term “civil war” and doing so isn't an insult to those who participated in the Civil War.

Next time the nice lady comes around with the trolley, don't hide the meds. Take them. They may do you some good.

[wtc911]

The idea that the phrase “blood libel” is antisemitic is idiotic.

______________________________________

No, to pretend that blood libel is not historically and primarily an anti-semetic phrase is just dishonest and/or exhibitive of a basic ignorance regarding the phrase....which is it?