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Arthur Horwitz Publisher & Executive Editor Publisher’ s Notebook from page 5 In the Sept. 19 JN, a letter- writer stated that Jews who voted for Trump “made a mistake” and suggested they take a pledge of “never again.” I found it absurd and demeaning. I, and many fellow American Jews, voted for Trump — and am proud of it and continue to support him. President Trump has delivered on many campaign promises and has been an outstanding friend to Israel and thus the Jews. This is a situation where the old line “Is it good for the Jews?” is right on. As for “never again,” look no further than the current Democratic Party. Not condemning the blatant anti-Semitism shown by some of its members equates to condoning it. This is a dangerous situation that all Jews should be aware of and frightened by. Looking at this situation, sadly, shows that never again is happening now. — Edie Hoffman West Bloomfield I am shocked by the hate letter “Never Again” in the Sept. 19 issue. This letter shows the continuing position of ultra-liberals that only they know what is right for America. They think that free speech and opinion are only for them and always quote some prophet or poet to talk about how Jews should think. They talk about Jewish values when they do not have the slightest idea what Jewish values and Jewish laws are all about. They certainly have no regard for the Jewish value of hakoras hatov (thanking people for good things they have done for you). While Donald Trump’ s behavior certainly leaves a lot of Americans unwilling to vote for him, there is still a lot of hakoras hatov that should be extended to him for what he has done for Israel. While many non-Jewish Americans may not know what the words hakoras hatov mean, they will give it to Donald Trump in 2020 for the dignity they have from the jobs they now have. It is the writer of that letter who should do teshuvah (repentance) for attacking our political freedom of choice. We need a strong two-party system and respect for each voter’ s right of choice. We have enough enemies out there wanting to destroy us. If someone wants to write letters, let that person address the hate for Jews that is increasing every day. — Jack Zwick Southfield Correction In the Sept. 19 story, “Training Young Entre- preneurs,” it should have stated that Randy Rubin spoke to Venture for America; the training camp is four weeks long; and it is a fellowship, not an internship. letters