Friday, June 19, 2015

A symbol of...

See that photo? It's a letter from Gandhi to Hitler.

Yes, that Gandhi and that Hitler.

I find this... incredible. I had never heard of this letter and I find that my respect for Gandhi has increased.

The letter is dated July 23, 1939. 86 years ago, at the start of WWII.
86 years and we have evidence that the world knew Hitler was about to start a global war.
We waited, hoping he wouldn't, in vain.

Hitler had a swastika flag. He had the stylized SS logo. He stole the Olympic salute.

Gandhi had the image of himself, spinning. No flags. No logos. Just a hope for peace and freedom.

If your intent is peaceful it will resonate in most people and you will not need symbology to remind, to worship, to fear, or to intimidate.

Now ask yourself... why does the rebel flag still fly in South Carolina?

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