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The exchange prompts a candid reflection on the complex relationship between Israeli government policies, Zionism, and the safety of Jews worldwide. The conversation critically examines how blame is often misplaced. Unlike ethnic or racial minorities who are typically not blamed for hate crimes committed against them, Jews are uniquely held responsible for the actions of Israeli leaders or policies. This selective blame, Patinkin argues, showcases a moral inversion—where Jews are scapegoated instead of the anti-Semites and genocidal regimes actively seeking their extermination.