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First they came for the Socialists, and I did not speak out— Because I took the Kolmogorov option.

Then they came for the Trade Unionists, and I did not speak out— Because I the Kolmogorov option.

Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out— Because I the Kolmogorov option.

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

-With apologies to Martin Niemöller.



One of the things TFA is pointing at is that the alternative might be:

First they came for the Socialists, and I spoke out, and they decided I was a Socialist and took me away too.


That's also correct. In some situations, we can die on our feet or live on our knees. The choice is ours.

I am fortunate that I don't live in a regime that requires me to make this choice.




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