Cornell Universitys antisemitism tolerance: Letters to the Editor Aug. 4, 2026

Could you imagine the reaction if Austin Franco had rejected an offer from a predominantly black or Muslim law firm because of its ethnicity? If that student were not removed from Cornell, there would likely be protests (“Hateful “Beg’ot,” Aug.2).But the reaction to the student’s Jewish bigotry has been relative silence.

This is one reason that antisemites feel encouraged to hold and promote their beliefs.Franco need not worry.I am certain he will be offered a position in a prestigious law firm and soon promoted to partner.

Then he will be appointed to Mayor Mamdani’s judiciary advisory panel.Chuck LevnerWoodmereWhat a self-absorbed 19-year-old idiot Franco is.Cornell University says he has the right to free speech and is welcoming him back.In that case, I can’t understand why people are fired for saying the N-word.

As repugnant as it is, isn’t it considered free speech?Sylvia KaneBrooklynFranco will need to stay away from computers with certain processors, instant messaging on his cell phone, certain surgical procedures and so much more, unless he wants to be considered a hypocrite.These were all created by Jewish people.Don’t get attention for being a Jew-hater and then use Jewish products to make your life easier.

You have just put yourself under a microscope, and people will be observing you.Debbie GinsbergWest HempsteadCornell University’s refusal to expel Franco is a violation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act.His disgusting antisemitic statements mandate dismissal from Cornell.Cornell’s president gets it wrong when he attempts to justify his inaction as defending “free speech.” This is hate speech, plain and simple.Marc KasowitzManhattanFranco thinks he has a lot to worry about now that his parents are kicking him out of their home.

Just wait until he needs a great Jewish mind to help him with medical or legal help one day.Then he will really be worried.Marilyn KirschnerManhattanFranco’s parents should bear some of the resp...