Then they came for me—and no one was left to say anything.

Authoritarianism does not take power overnight—it is built in silence, step by step, until resistance is no longer possible. If we do not speak now, we will be silenced forever. If we do not act now, we may never have another chance.

Then they came for the protesters who spoke out, and I said nothing—because I was privileged and never needed to fight for anything.

Then they came for the journalists, and I said nothing—because I believed a free press could never be silenced.

Then they came for the trans soldiers who would give their lives serving this country, and I said nothing—because I lacked their courage to stand and fight for democracy.

Then they came for the judges who upheld the law, and I said nothing—because I believed the rule of law could never be broken.

Then they came for the civil servants who dedicated their lives to serving this country, and I said nothing—because I took their work for granted.

Then they came for the investigators who uncovered corruption, and I said nothing—because I thought justice would prevail on its own.

Then they came for the prosecutors who held the powerful accountable, and I said nothing—because I trusted that no one was above the law.

Well, since VR devs are pretty slim around here, you're my first follow sir! Nice to meet you. Lol