Letter: Not So Bad If a Socialist Candidate Loses

Dear editor:

I am saddened that Bruce Ticker doesn’t realize that socialism simply doesn’t work. (Column: The War Against Jewish New Yorkers boulderjewishnews.com 09/12/2025)

Why socialism fails: Lessons from Bolivia

If Mr. Mamdani fails in his bid to become New York’s mayor because of his antisemitism, that will be the silver lining in the Socialist cloud he is trying to impose on New York.

Instead of criticizing Israel as it fights a just war to prevent Hamas from fulfilling its vow to inflict a thousand October 7’s on Israelis and anyone who dares to work for Israelis or happens to be visiting Israel, Mamdani should be studying Israeli businesses in Judea and Samaria. These businesses employ both Jews and Arabs and serve both Jewish and Arab consumers. They are living proof that the two groups can work together to build a better future for their children — an example which should be celebrated throughout the world.

If you truly want peace, start listening to us Jews and Palestinians who live in the West Bank – Jewish Telegraphic Agency

Toby F. Block
Atlanta, GA