Sunday, June 9, 2013

Recognize The Rights Of Others As Your Own

We can remember Martin Niemoeller from the 1940s saying:

First they came for the Communists, and I didn't speak out because I wasn't a Communist.

Then they came for the trade unionists, and I didn't speak out because I wasn't a trade unionist.

Then they came for the Jews, and I didn't speak out because I wasn't a Jew.

Then they came for me, and there was no one left to speak for me.

Today, we learn our communications are probably not private.

This abuse of others' rights must always be recognized as an abuse of our own.


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