Parting words of an American Orthodox Jew – 2028

Jun 30, 2024, 9:56 AM

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First Trump came for the Muslims and I did not speak out – because I was not a Muslim

Then Trump came for the Mexicans and I did not speak out – because I was not a Mexican

Then Trump came for the Trade Unionists and I did not speak out – because I was not a Trade Unionist

Then Trump came for the Chinese and I did not speak out – because I was not Chinese

Then Trump came for the Democrats and I did not speak out – because I was not a Democrat

Then Trump came for me – and there was no one left to speak for me

About the Author

Born in London in 1949. Studied Maths at Warwick University. Came to Israel (WUJS program at Arad) in 1971. I became a citizen and served in the army in 1973. Returned to the UK in 1974. Worked in Information Systems. Married an American Orthodox woman in 1977 and moved to America. For a few years I have led a retiree philosophy class.