The White Rose

Second Leaflet

Munich, 1942


We will not be silent.


It is impossible to engage in intellectual discourse with National Socialist philosophy, for if there were such an entity, one would have to try by means of analysis and discussion either to prove its validity or to combat it. In actuality, however, we face a totally different situation.


At its very inception this movement depended on the deception and betrayal of one’s fellow man; even at that time it was inwardly corrupt and could support itself only by constant lies. After all, Hitler states in an early edition of “his” book (a book written in the worst German I have ever read, in spite of the fact that it has been elevated to the position of the Bible in this nation of poets and thinkers): “It is unbelievable, to what extent one must betray a people in order to rule it.”


If at the start this cancerous growth in the nation was not particularly noticeable, it was only because there were still enough forces at work that operated for the good, so that it was kept under control. As it grew larger, however, and finally in an ultimate spurt of growth attained ruling power, the tumor broke open, as it were, and infected the whole body.


The greater part of its former opponents went into hiding. The German intellectuals fled to their cellars, there, like plants struggling in the dark, away from light and sun, gradually to choke to death.


Now the end is at hand. Now it is our task to find one another again, to spread information from person to person, to keep a steady purpose, and to allow ourselves no rest until the last man is persuaded of the urgent need of his struggle against this system. When thus a wave of unrest goes through the land, when “it is in the air,” when many join the cause, then in a great final effort this system can be shaken off.


After all, an end in terror is preferable to terror without end.


We are not in a position to draw up a final judgment about the meaning of our history. But if this catastrophe can be used to further the public welfare, it will be only by virtue of the fact that we are cleansed by suffering; that we yearn for the light in the midst of deepest night, summon our strength, and finally help in shaking off the yoke which weighs on our world.


We do not want to discuss here the question of the Jews, nor do we want in this leaflet to compose a defense or apology. No, only by way of example do we want to cite the fact that since the conquest of Poland three hundred thousand Jews have been murdered in this country in the most bestial way.


Here we see the most frightful crime against human dignity, a crime that is unparalleled in the whole of history. For Jews, too, are human beings – no matter what position we take with respect to the Jewish question – and a crime of this dimension has been perpetrated against human beings.


Someone may say that the Jews deserve their fate. This assertion would be a monstrous impertinence; but let us assume that someone said this – what position has he then taken toward the fact that the entire Polish aristocratic youth is being annihilated? (May God grant that this program has not yet fully achieved its aim as yet!)


All male offspring of the houses of the nobility between the ages of fifteen and twenty were transported to concentration camps in Germany and sentenced to forced labor, and all the girls of this age group were sent to Norway, into the bordellos of the SS!


Why tell you these things, since you are fully aware of them – or if not of these, then of other equally grave crimes committed by this frightful sub- humanity? Because here we touch on a problem which involves us deeply and forces us all to take thought.


Why do German people behave so apathetically in the face of all these abominable crimes, crimes so unworthy of the human race? Hardly anyone thinks about that.


It is accepted as fact and put out of mind. The German people slumber on in their dull, stupid sleep and encourage these fascist criminals; they give them the opportunity to carry on their depredations; and of course they do so.


Is this a sign that the Germans are brutalized in their simplest human feelings, that no chord within them cries out at the sight of such deeds, that they have sunk into a fatal consciencelessness from which they will never, never awake?


It seems to be so, and will certainly be so, if the German does not at last start up out of his stupor, if he does not protest wherever and whenever he can against this clique of criminals, if he shows no sympathy for these hundreds of thousands of victims. He must evidence not only sympathy; no, much more: a sense of complicity in guilt.


For through his apathetic behavior he gives these evil men the opportunity to act as they do; he tolerates this “government” which has taken upon itself such an infinitely great burden of guilt; indeed, he himself is to blame for the fact that it came about at all…


Please make as many copies of this leaflet as you can and distribute them.

Pretty sad, actually. Hate is always on the wrong side of history…

Is this still the United States of America? It dosen’t sound like it.

It’s sickening to me, how much bigotry still abounds in this country! After all history has taught us. After the holocaust, after slavery in the U.S. and other countries. These people still don’t get it. Hatred, is not the way to move forward. Hatred, is how we move backwards. Not just racism either. My hope. My dream. Is that one day, hopefully before I pass away. And I am no more than a memory to those I leave behind. That I will be able to witness a world, where people are not looked down upon, due to race, creed, or sexual orientation. But a world where people are judged by their actions, and deeds. I realize that is a pretty tall order. But it is possible. I would like to believe that after all we have done as a species. All these wars fought over territory, race, religion, etc.. That the majority of people on this planet might agree, that it is time for us to change. To put an end to hatred, racism, prejudice, and discrimination, once and for all. It is time for us, the masses, to take a stand, for what is right! It is time that we stand with our heads held high and say, NO! We will not submit! We will not give in! They call us the “minority”. They think we are weak! They think they are powerful! But I have news for you my friends, and for them. We are not the minority! Not anymore. United, we cannot fail. We are too many, and they are too few. They want to build a wall. I say we tear that damned wall to the ground! What are they going to do? Start executing citizens? Maybe. But I don’t think the rest of the world is going to stand for that. If history has taught us anything it’s this. If you want freedom, justice, and liberty. You must fight for it! You must make a stand! I don’t know about you. But I am ready to make that stand!

Redneck babies may have racist parents.

They may grow up to be KKK.


Anyone, anywhere, can say something offensive about anyone else.


The human race not a good race.


Sometimes I see people that give me hope.


More often I see those who remind me that we are not a good race.

Enough of the hate and racist rhetoric aimed a law abiding, hard working immigrants. Immigrants are human beings, and their children are citizens of the United States. We need to move forward with real immigrant reform with a path to citizenship.

It is so sad to see our nation deteriorating on so many levels! Peace to all……

These attitudes are sick. It is too bad that the uninformed and gullible fall for it.

Pigs like these make me want to PUKE. Sign on add your name STOP THESE RACISTS PIGS.

I am so tired of all the hate and violence directed toward the Latino population and immigrants…it needs to STOP!! NOW!!

My ancestors came to the U.S. before it was the U.S., in 1684. They were immigrants. They were also Quakers and believed in treating all people fairly and with respect. Quakers still believe that in the 21st Century. My ancestors and their community, Pennsylvania, had friendly relations with the people already living here, whose ancestors had come here likely thousands of years prior. Those people welcomed them—people of European descent and assisted them here in Pennsylvania, just as the indigenous people assisted the Pilgrims in Massachusetts. Just exactly what are we celebrating on Thanksgiving? How great we are and how terrible others who wish to share the blessings of our amazing country are? That all the blessings of the U.S. are for people of European descent? Not one person of European descent can claim aboriginal rights here. It is our shame that most of us treated the original inhabitants so badly, and that shame continues with arguments that favor people of European descent as new immigrants to the U.S. The U.S. has plundered Central America for so long and so shamelessly that we even have a major retail chain that blithely calls itself Banana Republic. Don’t we owe the people we’ve impoverished with our plunder of their natural resources some relief and a chance to share in the abundance we enjoy? And for those who call themselves Christians—didn’t Jesus instruct us to share what we have and to care for the needy? Restaurant kitchens, farm fields, cleaning services—to name a few—are industries in the U.S. that would find it difficult to function without the illegal workers they employ and exploit. Ask farmers if they want migrant workers sent home. And try to find a workforce of hardworking people of European descent who wish to work the long hours without breaks, benefits, even bathrooms for less than minimum wages—all to put food on their own table and send a few dollars to the hungry people back home. Who among us wouldn’t do this if it was the only way to care for our families? This horrible discrimination about immigration needs to stop.

This is apart of evil brought upon white people. Look at our history and you will find that they are the most evil and corrupt individuals. I love all people. Justice for all!

Let us move decendly, respecfully, and relentlessly toward human rights in immigration.

We are all immigrants.

We are a nation of immigrants. Even we Native Americans came from Asia and beyond.