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In reply to the discussion: 70 years ago today 3 German students were beheaded for anti-Nazi pamphlets [View all]YarnAddict
(1,850 posts)19. What do you mean about Wisconsin?
I'm originally from there, but haven't really kept up, except for the assault on teachers last year, but that didn't have to do with Freedom of speech--did it?
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70 years ago today 3 German students were beheaded for anti-Nazi pamphlets [View all]
pampango
Feb 2013
OP
Just watched it. It is a fantastic movie. Highly recommended. Thanks for the other suggestions. n/t
pampango
Feb 2013
#31
Thank you for posting this... In Wisconsin freedom of speech has to be negotiated.
midnight
Feb 2013
#7
Many were. Basically the same sort of people who comprise the Republican base today.
Marr
Feb 2013
#32
In many ways we need to see this same type of courage in our elected leaders today.
Pakid
Feb 2013
#15
there's footage on Youtube of Judge Roland Freiser. He's well portrayed in the Sophie Scholl film
Voice for Peace
Feb 2013
#16
Gotta lot a NAZIs around here still. And we ALL need to call them out for what they are.
Octafish
Feb 2013
#18
There are some great pics at this site, a lot of history of the White Rose.
madfloridian
Feb 2013
#21
Execution 4 days after their arrest. "Justice" certainly was swift under the Nazis
rgbecker
Feb 2013
#30
Thank you, pampango, this story of courage in the face of insanity must live forever.
mountain grammy
Feb 2013
#37