First they came for the protestors, and I did not speak out—
Because Hong Kong was far away.
Then they came for the Lennon walls, and I did not speak out—
Because it was "not my business".
Then they came for the NBA, and I did not speak out—
Because I wanted to watch basketball.
Then they came for the vocal gamer, and I did not speak out—
Because I wanted to play [i]WoW[/i] with my friends.
Then they came for me—and there was no one left to speak for me.
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[quote]First they came for the protestors, and I did not speak out— Because Hong Kong was far away. Then they came for the Lennon walls, and I did not speak out— Because it was "not my business". Then they came for the NBA, and I did not speak out— Because I wanted to watch basketball. Then they came for the vocal gamer, and I did not speak out— Because I wanted to play [i]WoW[/i] with my friends. Then they came for me—and there was no one left to speak for me.[/quote] it's important to act before being acted upon
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So true, and as someone living in Taiwan, this is EXTREMELY relevant because if Hong Kong ends badly, we know we're next.
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Yea. It's one of the most relevant sayings now days.
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How bout south park
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Then they came for South Park, and I did not speak out— Because Trey Parker and Matt Stone needed no voice but their own.