It was a sad, weird conversation I had with my younger son tonight.

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13. People have often

asked the question about Germany and why people didn't do this or that. The real facts are that many, especially the intellectuals and highly educated, tried in vain to stop the fascists until escape became the only sensible means of survival. But once the fascists cracked down on travel and ability to emigrate so many realized it was too late. Gifted people had to say goodbye to mentors and loved ones. Some could get out while at the same time others couldn't get their papers approved. Before you knew it you were trapped in the madhouse that was Germany then.

Like you I have had the talk with my loved ones but I did it in 2016. We had basic discussion about how not to wait too long. The need for advanced planning etc. Countries that would be easier than others to accept them etc. I think they sort of thought I was being too insistent about being aware so you're not too late. But they can't know what I know and the stories from some of my elders about their loved ones who waited too long in another time. But tears, regret and loss have a way of echoing through time.