Arnold Schwarzenegger is a name that needs no introduction. The Austrian-American actor was one of the biggest action stars in the late 1980s and 1990s. Apart from acting, he also followed politics and served as the 38th governor of California from 2003 and 2011.
Recently, the ‘Terminator‘ actor talked about the rise of anti-semitic incidents in the country. He said that “its easier to hate” and that it will not make anyone happy. So let’s find out in detail what the 75-year-old actor had as a message for people indulging in hate these days.
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Arnold Schwarzenegger Hits Back At Antisemites
Arnold Schwarzenegger has had a successful stint both in films and politics. Coming from Nazi-occupied Austria and seeing hate from close quarters, he always speaks about antisemitism.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, the ‘True Lies‘ actor has issued a statement to address the increasing incidents of antisemitism across the globe. He said that his friends say to not engage with such people.
“I don’t care what they say. I care about you. I think you’re worth it. I know that nobody’s perfect. I understand how people can fall into the trap of prejudice and hate,” the actor said.
He further added: “It’s easier to hate than it is to learn, it’s easier when somebody challenges you to get hurt feelings and to go find some echo chamber that will tell you you’re right and they’re wrong.”
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He Also Talked About Visiting Auschwitz
In his address, the former Governor talked about visiting Auschwitz, where around 1.1 million Jews were killed by Adolf Hitler’s government during World War II. He also talked about his father, who was a member of the Nazi party.
“They fell for a horrible, loser ideology,” he said. “They were lied to and misled into a path that ended in misery … they bought into the idea that the only way to make their lives better was to make other lives worse …. It breaks you … it is the path of the weak … there has never been a successful movement based on hate.”
Last year, Kanye West went on a rant against the Jews on various platforms which resulted in several brands cutting ties with him. His actions encouraged several people who started indulging in antisemitism on social media.
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