Staff Reports
In an age where the morning commute is usually just an exercise in patience, Congressman Max Miller surely wasn’t expecting to face a real-life action thriller on his way to work. Yet, in an unsettling episode on a Cleveland highway, Max Miller experienced firsthand the alarming spike in anti-Semitism when a man, waving a Palestinian flag, deliberately tried to run him off the road. Now, if that isn’t enough to make anyone spit out their morning coffee, what is?
This story isn’t just some random tale of road rage. It’s a chilling reminder of the ugly resurgence of anti-Semitism that’s spreading like a bad cold. Nowadays, anti-Semitism seems to be making its rounds again, much like an unwanted sequel nobody asked for. How did we end up here, one might wonder? Fingers point to foreign influences that are whispering the wrong sweet nothings into the ears of the misguided. Nations like Iran and Russia, it’s claimed, have been busy stirring the pot and sowing seeds of discord right here on American soil.
Congressman Miller didn’t just end his day by filing a police report. He also took the opportunity to highlight a deeper issue—the disturbing environment Jewish students face on college campuses, where feeling unsafe is becoming the new normal. Miller’s message was clear: regardless of his harrowing personal experience, he insisted on addressing broader societal issues. One hand on the steering wheel and the other on his weapon, Miller surely had time to reflect on those who face anti-Semitic bullying regularly without the option of self-defense.
Miller didn’t stop there; he fired a few shots of his own at some of his colleagues. It wasn’t enough for him to simply call out the problem; he wanted names to be heard. Surprisingly, he pointed to some on his side of the aisle, courageously calling out members who seemingly flirt with anti-Semitic rhetoric. His message? Clean up your own house before expecting others to do the same.
In a society that often seems to prefer pretending problems don’t exist, it’s refreshing to see someone like Congressman Max Miller tackle these issues head-on. While debates rage over how best to support our allies abroad and maintain peace here at home, one thing is clear from Miller’s experience: the fight against anti-Semitism is far from over, and the battle must be fought on all fronts—from the highways of Cleveland to the halls of Congress.
