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Drawing historical parallels, Dershowitz warned that unchecked anti-Semitism could become perilous. He recalled how, in Nazi Germany, university students initially resisted Jewish entry, only to become its perpetrators later. He cautioned that ignoring or minimizing such incidents could lead us down a slippery slope toward more violent and systemic intolerance.
Implications and University Response
While the act of throwing pork into a fraternity house might initially seem trivial or a prank, Dershowitz emphasized its severity. The crime escalates when perpetrators enter the premises to commit their act, transforming it from protected expressive conduct into a criminal action. This distinction underscores the importance of university intervention and legal accountability.