By New York Post (Opinion) | Created at 2026-08-03 21:56:21 | Updated at 2026-08-03 22:53:11
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Cornell University student Austin Franco is pictured. Journalist Piers Morgan slammed Franco after he rejected an internship because he was "not interested in working for a Jew."
Piers Morgan Uncensored
The Issue: Cornell University allowing a student who said he’s “not interested in working for a Jew” to return.
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 Levner
Woodmere
What 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 Kane
Brooklyn
Franco 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 Ginsberg
West Hempstead
Cornell 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 Kasowitz
Manhattan
Franco 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 Kirschner
Manhattan
Franco’s parents should bear some of the responsibility for their son’s repugnant behavior. Were his parents unaware of the antisemitic path he was pursuing?
Ron Goldman
Brooklyn
If Franco said he wouldn’t work for a black, gay or transgender person, he would have been expelled from Cornell. But, since he won’t work for a Jew, there is no problem. And crazies are sending him money for it.
Carol Meltzer
Manhattan
The Issue: The family of a Queens sergeant killed in Iran not allowing the mayor to speak at her funeral.
Miranda Devine is spot on (“Angel all that divisive Zo is not,” Aug. 3).
We owe a thank you to Angel Sarah Ampersad’s family for refusing to allow the America-hating antisemite to speak at their daughter’s funeral. And a salute, too, to the organizers of the petition to shut him out of the 9/11 anniversary observance.
Our clown-communist mayor has staged too many cheap publicity stunts. There’s no reason to let him exhibit his smarmy insincerity at occasions of private or public sorrow. His presence would only defile them.
Bill Marsano
Manhattan
Kudos to the family of the heroic US Army Sgt. Rampersad, who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country, in not allowing our anti-American, antisemitic mayor the opportunity to blather a eulogy at her funeral.
He couldn’t even find the time to call or visit the family, as has been done by previous mayors.
Joseph Valente
Staten Island
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