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ADL to Will: You're Kosher Again, Thanks

Posted Dec 26th 2007 11:47AM by TMZ Staff

It's all good in the hood between Will Smith and the Jews. Oy, it was giving us such a pain already!

The Anti-Defamation League just issued a statement to TMZ, saying that they "welcome and accept" Smith's statement that Hitler was a "vicious killer" and that it's clear that Smith didn't intend for his Hitler remarks to be construed as praise. "He took immediate steps to clarify his words and unequivocally condemn Hitler as an evil person," says ADL National Director Abraham H. Foxman.

Smith was "incensed" that a Scottish reporter took his remarks about Hitler out of context from a recent interview.

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46. """"Smarten up """ You , like some , have the "Leave Britney alone syndrome! " Sorry you feel that way , but I don't. I don't live my life vicariously thru these people. I got a pretty good life . They are here to entertain me,ok? They are not Roman gods They do ,however , have a great talent. ***They can pretend very well!*** Kudos for that. But beyond that , I am not impress. So if your life has to be based on how great Will Smith and others are doing , then go for it. I am just glad my life isn't being lived thru them. So cry are you want to . Cry a river if you must . I, however, could care less about his faux pas. One should know not to Neeeever , eeevvverr, say the word " good" in the same sentence as Hitler. Also.....****Awesome take stopthelies******

Posted at 3:04PM on Dec 26th 2007 by Thedumbingdownofhollywood

47. Screw the ADL. And shame on ignorant arse Americans for believing Will thought Hitler was good. You people and your tax paid for education system need to go back to school and learn to read. Furthermore, Im willing this was a publicity stunt by TMZ's Harveystein and the felds, golds, and other steins at the ADL to generate a little fundage. I wouldnt be surprised, they will do anything for a penny!

Posted at 3:40PM on Dec 26th 2007 by Nat

48. Well, if the anti-defamation league had checked with Smith first on what he said before they went ballistic, they would have found out the truth. But, that's just how they are. Just like Jesse Jackson and Al Shapton. React first and then get details later.

Posted at 3:28PM on Dec 26th 2007 by silyme

49. "Still a stupid thing to say. Will's reprogramming is now complete, courtesy of the nuts at $cientology!"

It was not a stupid thing to say, it was insightful. Of course it seems that the mainstream common sense is lacking in IQ. That someone would have to gall to twist these comments to this degree is the shameful one. Evil as it gets, to bring pain to other people. TMZ, you better hold onto your hats. I would venture that you might have a lawsuit on your hands. He is pissed, and I would be too. And human beings need to allow people to speak out about the horrors and their reflections. Being in fear to utter a word IS NOT HEALTHY PEOPLE!! Hilter and the halocaust SHE NOT BE TABOO. We might actually learn from it if we had the damned courage. Tired of people getting bashed for having the strength to actually look at a terrible situation. Fear is never a good thing. Too bad TMZ had to add to this paparazzi mess. Hopefully one day the entire profession will have to answer to every lie they print. They are the bad guys here. They have even gone as far as saying Britney ran over their toes. Are you kidding? They PUT THEIR TOES IN THE WAY LIKE A BUNCH OF GREEDY IDIOTS. They got what they deserved.

Posted at 3:39PM on Dec 26th 2007 by hitting heavy

50. Achtung Vill,

Ve am very happy to hear that you are not praising Zee Furher. As u know, Scientologist wacko Tom Cruize iz making der movie about the attempt to kell zee Furher. I vas forced to take pills to cover my involvemnet in zee plot

Posted at 4:00PM on Dec 26th 2007 by Erwin Rommel

51. "48. Screw the ADL. And shame on ignorant arse Americans for believing Will thought Hitler was good. You people and your tax paid for education system need to go back to school and learn to read. Furthermore, Im willing this was a publicity stunt by TMZ's Harveystein and the felds, golds, and other steins at the ADL to generate a little fundage. I wouldnt be surprised, they will do anything for a penny!

Posted at 3:40PM on Dec 26th 2007 by Nat"


Yeah, fight ignorance with ignorance. Stereotype much Miss anti-America? I realize that the media has a lot to do with how Americans are portrayed and, unfortunately, there are probably more Americans who are that way than not, but it is unfair to judge an entire nation according to what TMZ has to say and those of the same likes. You are just as bad with your small thinking and stereotyping.

Posted at 4:15PM on Dec 26th 2007 by shena

52. Funny how IF someone makes a jewsish remark (WATCH OUT)there carreer MIGHT be OVER and any other race remark they become Don Imus (A second chance to make millions) And before the negative comments start coming I'm not a racist yada yada etc. We are told to (GET OVER IT) it was a long time ago hmmmmm what do you consider a long time ago

Posted at 7:59PM on Dec 26th 2007 by cory

53. So the jewish lobby has decided to "forgive" Will Smith, aren't they good people. Actually they know they have committed a stupid blunder and they think they found an "honorable" way out of it. SHAME ON YOU AND SHUT UP IN THE FUTURE AND FOREVER AND EVER !!!!!"!!!

Posted at 5:48PM on Dec 26th 2007 by So Good of YOU

54. Will obviously was taken out of context - unlike a great percentage of the population, the man is 110 percent class. I hope people will let this die and let him return to enjoying his hugely successful movie, I Am Legend.

Why can't people just let others be happy - why always have to stir up trouble or act like little snitches?

Posted at 6:01PM on Dec 26th 2007 by Will Smith fan

55. Congratulations to the ADL. Smith is clearly a friend of the jewish community...and respects all mainstream religions. Along those lines, I would like to remind many that black soldiers rescued large numbers of Holocaust survivors during the last days of World War 2...a true story that has largely been ignored by history books, the news media and historians alike...but remains a fact. I would like to see Will Smith star in a movie about those events to re-affirm the bond between the Jewish and Black communities which are far more than just friends, but family...by bloodline.

I recall hearing a media report that over 40,000 black Germans were killed by the Nazis during the time of the Holocaust. I would like to know more about this media report, as well, I would like to hear more about the valiant black soldiers who rescued many of the Jewish Holocaust survivors from German Death Camps.




Posted at 6:06PM on Dec 26th 2007 by Zip

56. If Will Smith was black, this wouldn't be an issue!

Posted at 7:00PM on Dec 26th 2007 by equal opportunity offender

57. Holy Maccabee! I knew all along that he was innocent. Maybe the ADL can invite Will for a peaceful sitdown to munch on bagels and lox. I am so sick of the political correctness police. It was obvious that his comments were taken out of context, people need to give it a rest.

Posted at 7:16PM on Dec 26th 2007 by Happy Festivas!

58. Please people be careful what these media people are saying. 1 percent is true and well you know the rest is pure entertainment . TMZ you should apologize to Will.

Posted at 8:00PM on Dec 26th 2007 by karen

59. Well gosh "People are really stupid" - what is an obvious genius such as yourself doing on a "non-credible news site" filled with "buffoons"? TMZ is "such a waste", isn't it? Filled with "idiots" and "nuts".
And yet, here you are. I hereby crown you Head Buffoon.

Posted at 7:49PM on Dec 26th 2007 by Terra

60. Will & Jada are such BIG mouthes can't stand them...

Posted at 8:00PM on Dec 26th 2007 by ya know what i mean

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