Witches of Salem
Witches happened to be the hot issue in a fearful Salem in 1692. It was Jews in Nazi-dominated Germany, communists during the McCarthy legislations, and 'terrorists' now.
The chilling thing about the witch trials was that there was no defense that could be presented. How does one provide evidence that he or she has not met with the devil, or changed into a raven?
By the time the witch hunt frenzy was over, 19 people had been hanged and four more perished in the dungeons.
If it could happen there, then, it could happen elsewhere, since. And has.
The chilling thing about the witch trials was that there was no defense that could be presented. How does one provide evidence that he or she has not met with the devil, or changed into a raven?
By the time the witch hunt frenzy was over, 19 people had been hanged and four more perished in the dungeons.
If it could happen there, then, it could happen elsewhere, since. And has.
