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Region: The MT Army

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The MT Army Retired Leader of Vippertooth33

I would like to share some words in response to the most recent World Assembly Security Council Resolution Commending my main nation "Vippertooth33":

Link: page=WA_past_resolution/id=315/council=2

Screenshot: http://imgur.com/taFxbGl

I would like to extend my thanks for having received this honor. It’s difficult to name everyone who deserves to be thanked directly. I've been playing NationStates for so long, and have fought beside so many good people, that it would be extremely difficult to list them all. When the MT Army was commended I published a list (page=rmb/postid=28889838) but even that can’t name everyone. Just let me say this: you know who you all are; you know how important you are all to me; I salute you. It goes without saying that without your love, friendship and support I would not be where I am today.

I also extend my thanks to the Security Council and all those who voted in support of the motion. Particular thanks go to Sargon reman and Honeydewistania for putting together the resolution and campaigning for its success. I am truly honoured that my Anti-Nazi/Fascist accomplishments have been recognised in this way.

I started out as a wide eyed school kid learning about politics through NationStates, in a small region called Mariner Trench. At the time, Nazi regions and nations were engaged in widespread raiding, and seeing evidence of mass bullying and the promotion of hate lead me down my path. I decided to stand up for what was right, forming and leading The MT Army, and I’m proud of our past 17 years of success. In my real life, I've been lucky enough to travel widely, including through parts of Europe that were horribly impacted by the Second World War. Visiting historical sites, seeing the pictures from those times, reading accounts of the events and hearing the stories, helped me even better understand the real damage fascism can do. It further steeled my resolve to do my best to stop hate having a platform in our world today, including online. I'm proud to have contributed to achieving that on NationStates, and am humbled to be acknowledged for it.

17 years of dedicated action has proven that Anti-Nazi/Fascist efforts have been effective in curtailing Nazi/Fascist aggression and hate within NationStates. We have been able to build a strong coalition across lines and in doing so we’ve made huge inroads towards stamping out this evil wherever it dares to rear its head. I encourage everyone to continue to keep our communities safe and prosperous for all time.

I hope in the future there comes a time where The MT Army is no longer needed to help protect and serve the community from abhorrent threats. Until that day comes, I will not lower my guard, I will keep fighting, and I will continue in my pursuit of denying them a platform to spread hate, tyranny, intolerance and oppression.

Thank you, everyone.

Vippertooth33,

Leader of the MT Army.

“When they bring us down with hate and fear and ignorance, rise up with compassion and courage and knowledge.”

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