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by debtahals wears a curiosity COAT on February 24th, 2009

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What do you think of this quotation (see link) from Martin Niemoller? (There are many versions around, so read through to see some of them)

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  • by iwnit on February 24th, 2009

    iwnit

    Great quote!

    "Martin Niemoller was a German pastor and theologian born in Lippstadt, Germany, in 1892. Niemoller was an anti-Communist and, for that reason, supported Hitler's rise to power – at first. But when Hitler insisted on the supremacy of the state over religion, Niemoller became disillusioned. he became the leader of a group of German clergymen opposed to Hitler. Unlike Niemoller, they gave in to the Nazis' threats. Hitler personally detested Niemoller and had him arrested and eventually confined in the Sachsenhausen and Dachau concentration camps. Niemoller was released in 1945 by the Allies. He continued his career in Germany as a clergyman and as a leading voice of penance and reconciliation for the German people after World War II. His poem is well-known, frequently quoted, and is a popular model for describing the dangers of political apathy, as it often begins with specific and targeted fear and hatred which soon escalates out of control."
    Source and further information:
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_they_came...

    Further information:
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_Niemöller

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  • by Jim in a Nautilus COAT on February 24th, 2009

    Jim in a Nautilus COAT

    A very profound message in that quote. "Then they came for me, and there was no one left to speak for me."

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  • by redcatt63 is around here somewhere...... on February 24th, 2009

    redcatt63 is around here somewhere......

    I've always loved that, deb! I've read more than one version, some longer than others, but it really makes you think.

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  • by RosieGHM Jetpacker on February 25th, 2009

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    I agree with it. Unfortunately most people are only concerned with what affects them..you've heard the term "NIMBY"? Not In My BackYard. You get their attention if and only if they have a dog in the fight, so to speak. Otherwise, the world can go to he** in a handbasket and as long as they've got theirs, they don't care. :(

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