Wolf Pause Prose

Propaganda Fuels Hatred--Again

Recently, I was pumping gas and noticed these

“business cards”lying on the ground around the

pump areas. I was appalled and frightened that

such beliefs continue to permeate our world.

Have we forgotten?

I will not go into an in-depth discussion of the writings

on the cards (front and back shown). Each one of us

will have a unique perspective on how these words can

tear the fabric of our Nation--again. I welcome comments.

My only fear is that by placing these words on

Facebook, it will only help spread the hatred. That is not my intention.

I just could not ignore the implications. We can no longer turn a blind

eye to ignorance and injustice.

There is a saying that people should “keep their friends close,

but keep their enemies closer.” It is human nature to desire

living in peace. And, it is easier to take the mindset that one

person does not have the power to make changes except in

each person’s immediate environment.

This is exactly what evil is looking for--apathy--to infiltrate

society and take control. Over time, the peaceful are

exterminated in one way or another and the power-hungry

will rule the nation.

Following the Holocaust, in 1946, Pastor Martin Niemoller

presented the following poem he wrote to remind people

that we all must stand-up and defend each other. To not

do so, makes us guilty of the evil as well--and can lead to

our own individual and collective demises.

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.

References

Latz, Rabbi Michael Adam. (2019). First They Came. [Online Blog].

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