George M. Cohan (1878-1943) in the early 1900's--before he became famous--once came to NY City. Arriving at a hotel, he signed the registry. The manager took one look at the name, and curtly responded, "Sorry, we cannot admit you. Our hotel is restricted."
Cohan--an Irish-American Catholic--picked up his bag and shrugged. "Okay, I'll make other arrangements."
Then he paused for a moment and returned to the desk to face the manager. "It seems, Sir, we are both mistaken. You thought I'm Jewish. And I thought you were a gentleman."
It is our task to work to defend one another, no matter the faith or nationality.
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