Opposition activist Ildar Dadin, who was the first Russian to be jailed (in 2015) under a repressive new law on holding peaceful protests, has reportedly been killed fighting for Ukraine. “If you keep quiet, tomorrow the next person will keep quiet when they come for you,”
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“First they came for the socialists, and I did not speak out—because I was not a socialist.
Then they came for the trade unionists, and I did not speak out—because I was not a trade unionist.
Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out—because I was not a Jew.
Then they came for me—and there was no one left to speak for me.”
—Martin Niemöller
It’s easy to turn a blind eye when your job, your livelihood, your family’s welfare is threatened by protesting or resisting. But Inaction is a slippery road that can end in catastrophe for everyone, including those too scared to speak out.
A good Russian. Haven’t said that in a while. I hope his fellow countrymen take example from his sacrifice. Rip. He seemed like a guy of immense bravery. And paid the ultimate sacrifice. That’s to be remembered and respected. I’m going to look this guy up and read his story.