sfecap
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Fri Jul-25-03 08:28 AM
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Why is DU so important? This is why..... |
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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 because I was not a trade unionist. Then they came for me and there was no one left to speak out for me.
Pastor Martin Niemöller
We know, and we speak out. It is so important, today more than ever...
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Fri Jul-25-03 08:37 AM
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Mr. Niemoller found out the hard way what happens when you don't speak out.
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Fri Jul-25-03 08:39 AM
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AND WE NEED TO KEEP SPEAKING OUT, anywhere and everywhere we damn well can!
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Fri Jul-25-03 08:39 AM
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4. sfecap... That is great. It's a keeper. |
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And you are right. We can speak out however we want here and that's why I love it. Everyone may not agree or think you're a "whack-job" but that's okay.
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Fri Jul-25-03 08:41 AM
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5. sfecap..This is a keeper. Great words. |
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Fri Jul-25-03 09:53 AM
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6. As a realtive newcomer to DU |
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I've noticed a couple of things:
First, you folks (some day I will be able to say "We". I haven't earned that right yet.) literally put your money where your mouth is. You actively support candidates; fight back on meidawhore polls, write letters to newspapers, call congressmen and Senators, and, generally get the word out.
Secondly, In rural, mostly conservative Central Wisconsin, this is the only place I can feel at home. Sort of like "running free and wild with my own kind".
Congrats DUers....I am most happy I have found you!
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Fri Jul-25-03 10:00 AM
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Fri Jul-25-03 09:58 AM
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7. ThankYou for posting this, I had it and then somehow lost it and..... |
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....have had many occasions where it would have been useful. Thanks again!!
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