A word from the past

This little quote from Hitler's deputy is relevant today. Perhaps our Prime Minister has been revising some history. (Found here. Its referenced many places on the internet - just do a google search on the first phrase. The article referenced was written in February, but is still an important comment on the anti-war protests).

"Why of course the people don't want war... Naturally... That is understood. But, after all, it is the leaders of the country who determine the policy and it is always a simple matter to drag the people along, whether it is a democracy, or a fascist dictatorship, or a parliament, or a communist dictatorship. Voice or no voice, the people can always be brought to the bidding of the leaders. That is easy. All you have to do is tell them they are being attacked, and denounce the peacemakers for lack of patriotism and exposing the country to danger. It works the same in any country. "

--Hermann Goering, Adolf Hitler's Deputy Chief