Anshel Pfeffer, Haaretz Correspondent: Was it necessary for Jews to demonize Madoff to such an extent?
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Title:Madoff Damned Himself
Name:Brian
City: ReadingState: Pa
ALL sympathy for a criminal (because of his punishment) is ESPOUSING the crimes. MADOFF RUINED LIVES, FORTUNES, seriously hurt a few countries, AND SHAMED HIMSELF. Moses would have him hanged. 150 years in Club Fed is a light penalty for such a monster. He spared no-one who he found in his grasp. Everybody who loves anybody despises Madoff. Any member of his family or clan who respects truth or integrity despises this billion-thief.

What the Jewish Community ought to do is publicly excommunicate this wicked man and all who apologize for him. Let them be cut off and cast out from among the People.