First they came for the Jews
and I did not speak out
because I was not a Jew.
Then they came for the Communists
and I did not speak out
because I was not a Communist.
Then they came for the trade unionists
and I did not speak out
I think it would be fine to go after the communists because they are the totalitarian thugs who would be committing these very crimes.
We must remember that we are all equal under the law. If we don't insist on equal protection under the law, it can all fall apart @
You don't understand the message at all, do you Fred! If you don't speak up for any injustice, then if you need support there may be no one there for you!
This poem is all too apt for those rejoicing that conservatives are being silenced. They'll get to you soon enough. Learn from Neimöller's bitter regret, before it's too late.
Sounds regretful because he didn't step in to help the people. Sounds kind ofcregretful and a lesson learned
The Jews especially did not deserve what happened to them. They are the apple of God’s eye.
Have been aware of this poem for years only thanks to Michael Savage. Things might be getting bad enough for people to get aware.