>>Accusing the Jews themselves of being responsible for anti-Semitism is exactly how the persecution and killing of Jews was justified throughout Western history.<<

Wowzer! CarolC's genocidal proclivities. Who says we can't discuss this stuff rationally?

And beyond that, it's a rather remarkable quote to wrap one's brain around. How about this: "Persecution and killing of Jews throughout Western history occurred because the people who hated 'them' believed that some group other than the Jews was responsible for anti-Semitism." Nope, that doesn't work very well either. . . Confusing.