• kellyaster@kbin.socialOP
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    5 months ago

    Thank you, the Niemoller quote tends to get overused a lot, but it’s vital that people understand it. The world described in the quote isn’t theoretical, it actually happened. It’s based on his experiences, because he was silent.

    No one ever knows how you feel until you speak up.

    I agree wholeheartedly. I suppose I’m just getting more and more tired of fascism as I get older, but people need to speak out more when they see injustice. Don’t let fuckin Nazis off the hook, call them out on their bullshit. You don’t have to be polite, you’re dealing with people who want to and are actively trying to exterminate you. Tell them to fuck off! Others will join.

    • IninewCrow@lemmy.ca
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      5 months ago

      I don’t mind overusing, repeating or restating things that are important … it works the same as advertising … the more you repeat something, the more cemented and reinforced the idea or image becomes in a person’s memory and thoughts.

      The information may be old and familiar to you and me but hopefully it may catch the attention of someone who has never read it before.

      Think of it in the same way we identify Coca-Cola, a drink that many people in the world know as a famous soda brand … instead of advertising for sugar water, I repeat information that can at least change lives … and save lives at its best.

      Keep pointing out the wrongs of our world … I’m calling out as much as I can right next to you.