“Not all victims are innocent. Not all victims are Jews.”
— Elie Wiesel
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It's saying that just because someone is a victim, it doesn't always mean they're completely innocent or good. For example, if a bully gets hurt by another bully, he is a victim in that situation, but he's not innocent because he also bullies others. The quote also points out that people usually think of Jews as victims because of the Holocaust, but there are many victims who aren't Jewish. It's telling us to remember that victims can come from any group and can have complex backgrounds. We should not automatically assume someone is innocent without knowing the full story, and we should be aware that suffering happens to all kinds of people. This teaches us to be fair and open-minded before making judgments about others.
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Ethics Historical context Humanity Identity Innocence Justice Morality Perception Prejudice Victimhood
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