Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/09/02

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Current discussion....
From: "Dan Post" <dwpost@email.msn.com>
Date: Wed, 2 Sep 1998 11:34:03 -0400

Group-
I am caught on the horns of a dilemma. I can see the horror of the German
governments attempts at extirpation of anyone not of 'Aryan' descent; I can
see it today in such events as Ruby Ridge, and Waco. I Know about these
present day horrors, and I feel powerless to do anything. Will I be blamed
later for not acting when the US government oversteps the bounds of its
power? I can see where the many small, recorded and unrecorded gestures of
kindness and aid from the people of the German occupied Europe might be
appreciated on one hand, and thought to be insufficient on the other.
I know that the sum of the aid rendered by these individuals may not offset
the horror done by the German juggernaut, but I can see the victim's pain in
thinking that no one cared. I imagine Randy Weaver felt betrayed by his
fellow citizens when he saw his wife and son shot down. Our government in
the US applauded the brave young man facing the tanks in Beijing, but
brushes aside the scores of children who died facing American tanks in Waco.
I am afraid that despite all the good intentions of people everywhere, man
inhumanity to man will unfortunately continue. I feel that we have too many
examples to learn from; from before the days of colonial expansion until
today, our history as a species is besmirched with the blood of innocents.
My question is not when will it ever end, but rather will it ever end?
Dan
dwpost@msn.com