A.G. Gancarski
A Jacksonville business flew a Nazi flag this week in purported protest of Israeli military operations in Gaza, and the city’s Mayor is among those voicing objections to the disgusting display.
“I strongly condemn the flying of a Nazi flag in Jacksonville. This symbol of antisemitism — and all symbols of hate that seek to divide us — are never welcome in our diverse and inclusive city,” Mayor Donna Deegan said.
“Jacksonville’s greatest strength is that we are a beautiful mosaic of people from all walks of life, which includes our Jewish and Palestinian citizens who are experiencing immense pain right now.”
As reported by numerous local outlets, 904×4, an auto repair shop on the Southside, was flying the flag to protest what the shop owner calls a “modern-day Holocaust” that he believes is being perpetuated against the Palestinians as Israeli incursions continue.
Deegan isn’t the only political leader of note to condemn the display. Both of Florida’s Republican Senators and a local Congressman did the same Thursday.
“Disgusting. This flag is a symbol of evil and hatred, and it has no place in the Sunshine State. Antisemitism will NEVER be welcome in Florida,” contended U.S. Sen. Rick Scott.
“Antisemitism has no place in Florida and must be condemned by all who understand the horrific evils of the Holocaust,” added U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio.
Rep. John Rutherford added: “The flying of a Nazi flag is never acceptable because it represents gross antisemitism and hate. It is also anti-American, especially on D-Day, a day we remember those who sacrificed so much to protect the free world from the Nazi flag and the hatred it represents.”
Jacksonville has dealt with unwanted displays of Nazi iconography well before the Israeli counteroffensive that began after the October 2023 Hamas attacks. Swastikas and White supremacist provocations were featured on local bridges and buildings throughout 2022 and again in early 2023, leading to legislation that bans “projection” of “light, laser beams … text, graphics, artwork” upon exterior surfaces of buildings unless the ownership consents.
In the current case, the occupant of the commercial space was within his legal rights to display the banner, as the deliberately “content-neutral” legislation didn’t contemplate a business owner co-branding with a symbol of Nazi hate most vividly associated with the systematic World War II-era liquidation of millions of Jewish people in Poland and elsewhere by the German regime.
Legislation enhancing penalties for hate crimes has been filed in the City Council, but is stalled out in the process. But that too wouldn’t stop a business owner from displaying a Nazi flag.
13 comments
Jay Smif
June 6, 2024 at 5:42 pm
Uh, the MAGA contingency has been openly flying the nazi flag in the state for YEARS and DeSantis hasn’t said dick about it…..because he approves and is a little wegovy nazi himself in those pathetic lifted booties of his.
Christian Terrorists
June 6, 2024 at 5:56 pm
Christians
Elvis Pitts "The Big Voice On The Right" American
June 6, 2024 at 7:13 pm
Thanks, Peter, for bringing this Nazi Flag issue to my, Elvis [FKA EARL] Pitts American’s Sage attention.
You can rest assured that I will be working closely with the increadably HOT MlLF, Donna, to find the perpertrators of this Evil Flag display and together we will bring the perps to Justice.
Everyone in Florida can now Relax Their Sphincters secure in the knowledge that Elvis & Donna, The Dynamic Crime Fighters will soon restore Duvall County to the Citizens Sage Expectations of TRUTH, JUSTICE, AND THE AMERICAN WAY once again Rulling The Day..
Thank you to all my Bestys in Duvall,
Elvis [FKA] Earl Pitts American
Elvis Pitts "The Big Voice On The Right" American
June 6, 2024 at 7:39 pm
…… Everyone in Jacksonville should take Sage Comfort in knowing I, Elvis Pitts American, have ordered Donna a Ginormous Search Light with a huge slide-in lens which will project a Ginormous “E” upon the skyline of Jacksonville whenever the Increadably HOT Donna needs Elvis to save The City from Evil Villens with Bad Intent against The Good Citizens of Jacksonville.
And all the Good Citizens of Jax may rest assured with the Crime Fightinh Team of Donna and Elvis on the job.
Elvis Pitts “Super Hero” American
*I would rather we leave your fair city with the name Jacksonville rather than changing the name to Elvisville*
Elvis Pitts "The Big Voice On The Right" American
June 6, 2024 at 7:43 pm
….. Thank You, Thank You, Thank You Very Much,
EPA
My Take
June 6, 2024 at 6:50 pm
Yeah, if I drove by I’d just assume it was a DeScamus supporter. And hurry along.
the Truth
June 6, 2024 at 7:06 pm
it is Freedom of Speech, whether you like it or not
Elvis Pitts "The Big Voice On The Right" American
June 6, 2024 at 8:12 pm
You may have a point there “the Truth”,
I mean …. like …. what if it was that Homer-Testical Rainbow Flsg?
Or perhaps that Jew Massacree ‘ing Palistinian Flag …. I will take your words into consideration and “Render A Decision” at a later time on your inquiry.
Thanks “the Truth”,
Elvis Pitts American
Richard D
June 6, 2024 at 10:05 pm
Jews weren’t the only victims of the holocaust, but they’re the only ones who’ve used it for organizing into a powerful special-interest group which they use to generate sympathy. The holocaust excuse is grossly overdone, especially since Israel has been committing genocide against the Palestinians for many decades.
MH/Duuuval
June 7, 2024 at 10:50 am
The Holocaust is not overdone as 6 of 9 million European Jews were eliminated. The US had the opportunity to take many of them in, but the top echelons refused to give permission. That’s a load of guilt, but doesn’t mean the US should support the disproportional warfare being waged in Gaza. Friends should not let friends callously kill civilians and destroy hospitals, schools, etc.
My Take
June 7, 2024 at 3:28 pm
There was huge antisemitism in America ca. 1940.
They would have looked at Jewish immigrants with more hatred than their America First v.2 descendants look at Hispanics today.
MH/Duuuval
June 9, 2024 at 1:45 pm
“Between the last two decades of the nineteenth century and the first quarter of the twentieth century, there was a mass emigration of Jewish peoples from Eastern and Southern Europe. During that period, 2.8 million European Jews immigrated to the United States, with 94% of them coming from Eastern Europe.”
The one thing that stands out about these immigrants, and all others, is their thirst for education. It is easier to hold people down who are denied education.
PeterH
June 7, 2024 at 8:11 am
AFTER ALL IT’S THE FREEDUMB STATE OF FLORIDA….. A SUNNY PLACE FOR SHADY PEOPLE.
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