I wish more people would share these two heroes' brave and independent thinking. Imagine how they were under fire, in battle stress, and still cared about others, while today's blind followers of populist strongmen sit in their home's relaxed surroundings, thoughtlessly consuming the news. I don't think that more critical thinking is too much to ask.
Thanks for sharing the stories of those 2 brave, young, German men (boys really). Their actions in the face of extreme stress and danger are a tribute to their humanity. As you rightly stated, we need more critical thinking and a belief in our common humanity despite the circumstances we find ourselves in.
Alex, thank you for bringing attention to these two ordinary yet exceptional human beings. We never know how a simple gesture or action can change another person’s life, change our life. Hopefully we all will be heroic in our own ways, in our own unique lives.
Inspiring stories—thank you! If only more people were willing to step up, speak out, and take a stand for what is right, even in the face of repercussions... but it's a big ASK, I know. Too often when people speak out, they get "cancelled," fired from their jobs, socially ostracized, blacklisted, etc.
These polarized times are fueled by algorithms in the online spaces, and for the many who are susceptible to propaganda silos and extremist echo chambers, the tactics work. In the US, the right wing dominates almost every sector; and so I think it's up the rest of us to join forces and create a stronger and cohesive presence. Thanks to you, Alexander, and to everyone who's doing their part!
Thank you for sharing their stories.
YES! to critical thinking. And YES! to humanity.
Thanks for sharing the stories of those 2 brave, young, German men (boys really). Their actions in the face of extreme stress and danger are a tribute to their humanity. As you rightly stated, we need more critical thinking and a belief in our common humanity despite the circumstances we find ourselves in.
Alex, thank you for bringing attention to these two ordinary yet exceptional human beings. We never know how a simple gesture or action can change another person’s life, change our life. Hopefully we all will be heroic in our own ways, in our own unique lives.
Inspiring stories—thank you! If only more people were willing to step up, speak out, and take a stand for what is right, even in the face of repercussions... but it's a big ASK, I know. Too often when people speak out, they get "cancelled," fired from their jobs, socially ostracized, blacklisted, etc.
These polarized times are fueled by algorithms in the online spaces, and for the many who are susceptible to propaganda silos and extremist echo chambers, the tactics work. In the US, the right wing dominates almost every sector; and so I think it's up the rest of us to join forces and create a stronger and cohesive presence. Thanks to you, Alexander, and to everyone who's doing their part!