He also believes that Straucher's role was similar to that of assimilationist Josef Samuel Bloch (editor of the Oesterreichische Wochenschrift), who insisted that Jews had to prove themselves to be modern Austrian citizens.
De asemenea, el consideră că rolul lui Straucher a fost similar cu cel al asimilaționistului Josef Samuel Bloch (editor al Oesterreichische Wochenschrift), care credea că evreii trebuiau să dovedească că sunt cetățeni ai Austriei moderne.