I went my whole life wondering how German citizens in the 1930s and 40s just sat back and allowed persecution and destruction to happen to innocent people, then Covid came along and I saw first hand just how easy it was to shut people up for standing up for what was right. I wish I had never had that lesson. Its terrifying to think that we have learnt nothing from the horrors of the past.
Exactly the same for me. And it's always the same class divide. The academics, first to turn on the one who won't bend his neck. And always the humble people, who have within themselves extraordinary reserves of courage.
People are really, really thrilled to have permission to let their most vile instincts out. That's the secret. The official pat on the head.
Yes, it's important to remember that being a Good German is the default position.
I went my whole life wondering how German citizens in the 1930s and 40s just sat back and allowed persecution and destruction to happen to innocent people, then Covid came along and I saw first hand just how easy it was to shut people up for standing up for what was right. I wish I had never had that lesson. Its terrifying to think that we have learnt nothing from the horrors of the past.
Same here. I just couldn't fathom how the Germans let that happen. Well, now I know.
Exactly the same for me. And it's always the same class divide. The academics, first to turn on the one who won't bend his neck. And always the humble people, who have within themselves extraordinary reserves of courage.
People are really, really thrilled to have permission to let their most vile instincts out. That's the secret. The official pat on the head.