(Jewish Group) Paterson councilman Michael Jackson rebuked for 'Jew us down' remark
Municipal officials rebuked councilman Michael Jackson on Tuesday night for making an anti-Semitic remark at a public meeting. He used the phrase “Jew us down” when referring to developers who attempt to purchase cheap land or extract development concessions from the city.
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“I said, ‘Mr. Developer, I respect you, I appreciate you for valuing our city, for offering the best price possible and not trying to go backwards to Jew us down,’” said Jackson.
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First to condemn the remark was councilman Al Abdelaziz.
“That stuff should not be in this chamber,” said Abdelaziz, who is of Palestinian heritage. “I never want to hear it in this chamber.”
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Jackson said he heard the phrase growing up. He claimed it was a “term of endearment” at some point, but no longer has the same meaning.
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What an asshole.