Generalizations don’t help in Gibson case

Re “Slurring more than his words,” Opinion, Aug. 1

All sensitive and thoughtful readers would wish to join Zev Chafets in his pointed condemnation of Mel Gibson’s drunken anti-Semitic remarks. But Jews and others who might be inclined to raise questions about the wisdom of neoconservatism, Zionism or the program of Israel’s Likud party may be surprised that Chafets seemingly equates opposition to these positions with covert anti-Semitism. In a charged and often painful debate, pejorative generalizations are hardly necessary or helpful.

GARY CHARTIER

Riverside

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Once Gibson talks with Jewish leaders regarding his anti-Semitism, will he be meeting with women’s groups to discuss his sexism?

BILL DYER

Venice