History eludes Trump

Some of Donald Trump’s statements, in particular the one banning Muslims from entering the United States, have generated quite a response. Some have asked for particulars in implementing his “policy.”

Is Donald bereft of ideas? Perhaps he could read the history of Ravensbruck, the Nazi concentration camp for women. The following are quotes from two writers who researched Ravensbruck:

“Most were ‘inferior beings’ — social outcasts, Gypsies, resistance fighters, Jehovah’s Witnesses, political enemies, prostitutes, the sick, disabled and ‘mad.’ They came from more than 20 countries, including Hungary, France, Holland, the Soviet Union and 20 or so from Britain,” wrote Yvonne Roberts of the Guardian.

“She and Leichter were among 1,600 women gassed over the course

of a few days: Jews, yes, but also infirm and weak prostitutes (the asocials,

who wore black triangles) and criminals (who wore green triangles),” wrote Thomas Laqueur of the Guardian.

Trump could have enemies identified by colored triangles. (Remember the yellow Star of David?) That way we all could identify the enemy! At least the enemies as determined by Trump. In his fevered endeavor to keep America safe and exceptional, will there be any of us left? Recent history shows that fear-mongering and scapegoating does not end well.

Mikel Stevenson

Newman Lake