Shedd, Kendrick P 1920-12-20

Description:	Letter to Eugene V. Debs and Theodore Debs, 12/20/1920. Says that he is sure that the red ink with which he has typed his letter will not terrorize Eugene V. Debs like that color terrorizes the Capitalist apostles of Privilege. Remarks that the red rag before a bull for capitalists in America is tame compared to the terror and the horror of the Russian situation. Expresses the hope that Eugene V. Debs and Theodore Debs have a good New Years. Writes that Eugene V. Debs and Theodore Debs have long traveled the road of an unpopular cause that they know is vital and right. Informs Eugene V. Debs and Theodore Debs that for years he lived in ignorance and hated Eugene V. Debs and all other things considered red because he knew nothing of socialism. Writes that he did not begin to appreciate Eugene V. Debs until after he spoke in Rochester, New York and that he could see for himself that Eugene V. Debs was no monster. Remarks that he never expected to one day count Eugene V. Debs among his friends. Says that he used to teach at a college but that now he is a high school science teacher. Tells Eugene V. Debs and Theodore Debs that they are both teachers of the truth like Jesus Christ and Socrates. Mentions that even though he has become unpopular for becoming a socialist and lost his job that he does not regret his decision.
Origin:	1920-12-20
Source:	http://indstate.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/evdc/id/10607
Collection:	Eugene V. Debs Correspondence
Subjects:	Capitalism New Year Public speaking Teaching Socialists Famous Hoosiers Labor

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