Almost as soon as Hitler came to power the systematic persecution of Jews began. The Nazis introduced many anti-Jewish laws. History tells us that the civilian population had little or any knowledge of the extent of those laws.
Got me thinking about what we are witnessing now as it relates to the attacks on Muslims. I'm not talking about the bad guys here, ISIS & their ilk. I'm taking about ordinary Muslims. The difference of course is, that in this circumstance the 'attacks' are led by citizens, not the elected leaders (Senator Lambie being the exception). We should also reflect on the point that Lambie wants to be Prime Minister. There are people who both support her and will vote for her.
Some of the similarities..
1933 - Random attacks on Jews & Jewish property started. Attacks on Muslims by and large haven't started here YET, but they are common occurrences in UK and other parts.
1933 - Kosher - ritual slaughter of animals banned. There are constant calls here to do the same as this relates to Halal. Halal has been banned in some European countries. As a non meat eat I hate all slaughter but those advocating banning Halal never mention Kosher. Why not?
1935/36 - Jews no longer allowed to vote. There has been a cacophony of calls here to ban Muslims from voting if they support Sharia Law.
1935/36 - Benefits payments stopped. Same call here for Muslims who support Sharia Law.
1938 - Some Jews have passports removed and prevented from leaving the country. Muslims are having their passports removed and being stopped from leaving. I acknowledge the circumstances are different but innocent people are being caught up in this now.
1941 - Jews forced to wear a yellow star. We have the reverse call here to prevent Muslims from wearing certain items of clothing.
I find this all a tad concerning. History shows us how quickly circumstances can change. If they did and if more people like Lambie got into parliament, how many would turn on the Muslim community just as they did against the Jews.
