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Post by Sysop3 on Sept 19, 2016 20:28:54 GMT -5
I ran into a Nicholas kristof column in the NY Times over the past weekend. The subject made me think of something we could discus here. The title is
Would You Hide a Jew From the Nazis?
So, would you?
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Post by beth on Sept 19, 2016 23:03:12 GMT -5
I ran into a Nicholas kristof column in the NY Times over the past weekend. The subject made me think of something we could discus here. The title is Would You Hide a Jew From the Nazis? So, would you? Could we get a link to the article for a little more background? |
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Post by mouse on Sept 20, 2016 6:28:04 GMT -5
taking the question at face value..if I thought I could hide them or knew where I could hide them safely...yes I would
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Post by Dex on Sept 20, 2016 11:09:12 GMT -5
taking the question at face value..if I thought I could hide them or knew where I could hide them safely...yes I would Do you mean IF YOU KNEW YOU COULD HIDE THEM WITHOUT GETTING CAUGHT ? |
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Post by beth on Sept 20, 2016 14:07:21 GMT -5
taking the question at face value..if I thought I could hide them or knew where I could hide them safely...yes I would Do you mean IF YOU KNEW YOU COULD HIDE THEM WITHOUT GETTING CAUGHT ? Good point, Dex. I still need a link before offering a reply to the question. |
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Post by Jessiealan on Sept 20, 2016 17:43:11 GMT -5
I, also, would like a link before deciding on a reply. I shall check back tomorrow.
It is hard for people living in contemporary times to be able to stand in the shoes of those people long ago who had to try to shield the innocent from the cruel and the powerful.
Perhaps, today, a better example would be whether we would hide and try to protect a target (for various reasons) of extremists from people set on murder.
With the Jew vs Nazi example, the protector's life and the lives of their family members would be as much in jeopardy if they were found out.
So the question is, basically, would I be willing to risk my life to help someone in danger.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 20, 2016 18:00:18 GMT -5
I, also, would like a link before deciding on a reply. I shall check back tomorrow. It is hard for people living in contemporary times to be able to stand in the shoes of those people long ago who had to try to shield the innocent from the cruel and the powerful. Perhaps, today, a better example would be whether we would hide and try to protect a target (for various reasons) of extremists from people set on murder. With the Jew vs Nazi example, the protector's life and the lives of their family members would be as much in jeopardy if they were found out. So the question is, basically, would I be willing to risk my life to help someone in danger. Well, would you? A loved one? A stranger? |
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Post by annaj26 on Sept 20, 2016 18:58:14 GMT -5
I, also, would like a link before deciding on a reply. I shall check back tomorrow. It is hard for people living in contemporary times to be able to stand in the shoes of those people long ago who had to try to shield the innocent from the cruel and the powerful. Perhaps, today, a better example would be whether we would hide and try to protect a target (for various reasons) of extremists from people set on murder. With the Jew vs Nazi example, the protector's life and the lives of their family members would be as much in jeopardy if they were found out. So the question is, basically, would I be willing to risk my life to help someone in danger. Well, would you? A loved one? A stranger? That's a good point, Ariel. It could make all the difference. I'll think about it. |
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Post by mouse on Sept 20, 2016 23:12:15 GMT -5
taking the question at face value..if I thought I could hide them or knew where I could hide them safely...yes I would Do you mean IF YOU KNEW YOU COULD HIDE THEM WITHOUT GETTING CAUGHT ? them and me.  ..no use hiding them without a place of saftey for them to be hidden in thinking the question through.....i have just the place..so again yes I would |
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Post by Sysop3 on Sept 21, 2016 0:06:26 GMT -5
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Post by Dex on Sept 21, 2016 10:30:43 GMT -5
Thanks. Good article over all.
I would have to weigh the possibilities. I'm responsible for the care of my family. That's what I'd have to put first.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 21, 2016 16:51:11 GMT -5
Well, would you? A loved one? A stranger? That's a good point, Ariel. It could make all the difference. I'll think about it. I would be curious as to what you think what you would do. I'll look for your reply when you are ready.  |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 21, 2016 16:52:53 GMT -5
I ran into a Nicholas kristof column in the NY Times over the past weekend. The subject made me think of something we could discus here. The title is Would You Hide a Jew From the Nazis? So, would you? My grandfather's family did. And, yes, I'm sure that I would also. Definitely. |
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Post by Sysop3 on Sept 21, 2016 19:54:57 GMT -5
That's admirable, Ariel. I think I would, too.
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Post by Jessiealan on Sept 21, 2016 21:02:04 GMT -5
I, also, would like a link before deciding on a reply. I shall check back tomorrow. It is hard for people living in contemporary times to be able to stand in the shoes of those people long ago who had to try to shield the innocent from the cruel and the powerful. Perhaps, today, a better example would be whether we would hide and try to protect a target (for various reasons) of extremists from people set on murder. With the Jew vs Nazi example, the protector's life and the lives of their family members would be as much in jeopardy if they were found out. So the question is, basically, would I be willing to risk my life to help someone in danger. Well, would you? A loved one? A stranger? A loved one, yes. A stranger, maybe not, though I would set about looking for someone willing to help them. If I tried to protect a stranger and was discovered, then we would both lose our lives. As the old song goes, "Nothing from nothing leaves, nothing". |
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