[AFB-XYZ]

Passive resistance really worked out in Nazi Germany. I mean, gee whiz, the Jews that just stat their singing and praying were sent home, the others to the ovens

You are correct on all points. Being passive is inevitably seen as weakness. Weakness invites attack. Once the situation reaches a certain point, a person MUST either stand up, or bend over. And we all know what bending over brings.

[Mr. Jeeves]

Once the situation reaches a certain point, a person MUST either stand up, or bend over.

Mr. Trump must first signal that he is willing to use all the powers of his office to back up America’s self-defenders.