First they came for the socialists, and I did not speak out—
Because I was not a socialist.
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.
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.
Because I was not a Jew.
Then they came for me—and there was no one left to speak for me.
SPEAK OUT. KEEP SPEAKING OUT. Stand up for compassion, truth, and love of neighbor.
(with thanks to Pastor Martin Niemöller, c. 1946)
(with thanks to Pastor Martin Niemöller, c. 1946)
And vote. VOTE. Good people must turn the tide toward love. WE MUST.
