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Reason
Ilya Somin

Don't Put too Much Stock in Survey Finding that 67% of 18-24-Year-Olds Say Jews are "Oppressors"

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A recent Harvard/Harris question indicating that 67% of Americans between the ages of 18 and 24 believe Jews "as a class" are "oppressors" has attracted widespread attention as an indicator of widespread anti-Semitism. There is indeed reason to be concerned about anti-Semitism, including that on the political left and on college campuses. But we should not give much weight to this survey question. It's badly worded and at odds with other data.

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