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[Yosef Blau]

In the discussion about whether to apply "hating the wicked" in the
present society there has been little said about its implications.
Tosphos (Pesachim 113B) in resolving an apparent contradiction between two
statements in the Talmud (Pesachim 113 B and Bava Metzia 32B) draws a
surprising conclusion about applying "hating the wicked" in our behavior.
Paradoxically, it requires us to give priority to the wicked when helping
those in need.  Tosphos also points out that hatred breeds a response of
hatred which leads to an absolute hatred.  This indicates that one should
not publicly display this hatred and that the hatred has to be limited.
Yosef Blau