Your discussion today reminds me of the famous poem by Martin Niemoller. While it describes the circumstances of a different time, the message remains clear throughout all of time:
First they came for the socialists, and I did not speak out—because I was not a socialist.
Then they came for the trade unionists, and I did not speak out— because I was not a trade unionist.
Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out—because I was not a Jew.
Then they came for me—and there was no one left to speak for me.
Your discussion today reminds me of the famous poem by Martin Niemoller. While it describes the circumstances of a different time, the message remains clear throughout all of time:
First they came for the socialists, and I did not speak out—because I was not a socialist.
Then they came for the trade unionists, and I did not speak out— because I was not a trade unionist.
Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out—because I was not a Jew.
Then they came for me—and there was no one left to speak for me.
We need to replace the scared white men who run this country with more diverse leadership.
So true.
Thanks for the quote. I almost put it in my article - so very happy you put it here for us....so very true!