National Conference on Jewish Affairs
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New York, October 28, 2011 — The National Conference on Jewish Affairs, a coalition of Jewish leaders and organizations across America, applauds President Lester A. Lefton’s thoughtful remarks regarding Professor Julio Pino’s recent words and actions.
Historically, however, citizens of this country have not called for the death of an entire people or country. We are appalled that such a man should remain in a position of leadership, especially one that molds the minds of young people and our future citizens. Such blood-curdling, inciting rhetoric — calling for the death of an entire people — may be acceptable in certain countries in the Middle East, but is unacceptable here in America.
This evidently is not an isolated incident. Professor Pino in 2007 reportedly was a contributor to a jihadist news service. Journalist Mike Adams has reported the following disturbing assertions in Townhall: