Reds not scared

The Communist Party USA donated a huge collection of papers, photographs, and memorabilia to NYU. I hope that some of the documents prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the Red Scare and McCarthyism were truly witch hunts that permanently damaged the lives of American citizens. We also have to be prepared that the documents will prove the opposite: That Moscow was actively attempting to infiltrate and influence the United States people and government through the CPUSA. Openness here will salve old wounds and bring closure to those who are still with us or whose families still endure painful memories. I reflect upon the quote at the top of my blog and hope that history will once again show us that we need only to look at our past for guidance in our choices about which roads to take and which to never tread down again.