Fifteen Years Later, Still The Same Nazi Idiots

VALLEY FORGE, PA – SEPTEMBER 25: An family of American Nazi party members arrives for an American Nazi rally at Valley Forge National Park September 25, 2004 in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. Hundreds of American Nazis from around the country were expected to attend. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Getty Images)

Over the years I’ve photographed some sick stuff and strange people. One of the most haunting events I ever covered was an Anerican Nazi Party rally at, of all places, Valley Forge National Park in 2004. The hatred in these people makes no sense to me. To me, people are people, I don’t care what color or religion or political party. People are still just people. Not sure I can categorize these folks as people though. The first image with the kid on the fathers shoulder is just plain haunting. EVerytime I look at the expression on the kids face I think of Damien, from the Omen films back in the 70’s. I wonder if this child, who’d have to be at least 18 years old by now has learned top spew the hatred that his parents taught him. And I hope, he hasn’t become that way and learned to see people as people. My gut tells me he probably didn’t and the cycle of hatred continues.
The story behind my getting this pic is that I had to use the bathroom. For some reason, I left me camera around my neck. The park rangers kept us pretty much away from the activities that day, but I really had to take a leak. One of the rangers “escorted” me to the restroom. These idiots arrived late for the rally. Bam, I had my pic that represents the sadness I see here.
The second pic is just annoying. These people started to praise Hitler. And the dude started throwing his arm out. I got in his face and shot wide. Another crazy piece of madness.
Third shows some idiot holding a Nazi flag.
Sadly, this still exists today. Some day, maybe the world will grow up. And we can all live peacefully, in harmony. Roddenbery had a great idea, too bad we haven’t been smart enough to live that way. Some day…maybe. I hope. No, I pray….

VALLEY FORGE, PA – SEPTEMBER 25: A members of the Ku Klux Klan salutes during American Nazi Party rally at Valley Forge National Park September 25, 2004 in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. Hundreds of American Nazis from around the country were expected to attend. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Getty Images)


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VALLEY FORGE, PA – SEPTEMBER 25: An American Nazi party member arrives carrying a Nazi flag for an American Nazi rally at Valley Forge National Park September 25, 2004 in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. Hundreds of American Nazis from around the country were expected to attend. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Getty Images)

PennEast Pipeline Protest

One of the assignments I photographed yesterday was a PennEast protest in Upper Black Eddy, Pennsylvania. The protesters crossed the Milford bridge into Milford, New Jersey in opposition to the 114 mile stretch of pipe that will run from Luzerne County in Pennsylvania to Mercer County in New Jersey.

A group of concerned citizens march across the Milford Bridge to show their opposition to the proposed PennEast pipeline Saturday August 22, 2015 in Upper Black Eddy, Pennsylvania. (Photo by William Thomas Cain) (William Thomas Cain)

A group of concerned citizens march across the Milford Bridge to show their opposition to the proposed PennEast pipeline Saturday August 22, 2015 in Upper Black Eddy, Pennsylvania. (Photo by William Thomas Cain) (William Thomas Cain)

A group of concerned citizens lead the protesters as they march across the Milford Bridge to show their opposition to the proposed PennEast pipeline Saturday August 22, 2015 in Upper Black Eddy, Pennsylvania. (Photo by William Thomas Cain) (William Thomas Cain)

A group of concerned citizens lead the protesters as they march across the Milford Bridge to show their opposition to the proposed PennEast pipeline Saturday August 22, 2015 in Upper Black Eddy, Pennsylvania. (Photo by William Thomas Cain) (William Thomas Cain)

A group of concerned citizens march across the Milford Bridge to show their opposition to the proposed PennEast pipeline Saturday August 22, 2015 in Upper Black Eddy, Pennsylvania. (Photo by William Thomas Cain) (William Thomas Cain)

A group of concerned citizens march across the Milford Bridge to show their opposition to the proposed PennEast pipeline Saturday August 22, 2015 in Upper Black Eddy, Pennsylvania. (Photo by William Thomas Cain) (William Thomas Cain)

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NEWTOWN, PA - APRIL 1:  Barb Stakes of Bensalem, Pennsylvania holds a sign during a Rally Against Poverty Wages outside of Mike Fitzpatrick's office by MoveOn members calling out congressman for refusing to raise minimum wage April 1, 2014 in Newtown, Pennsylvania. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Cain Images) (William Thomas Cain)

NEWTOWN, PA – APRIL 1: Barb Stakes of Bensalem, Pennsylvania holds a sign during a Rally Against Poverty Wages outside of Mike Fitzpatrick’s office by MoveOn members calling out congressman for refusing to raise minimum wage April 1, 2014 in Newtown, Pennsylvania. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Cain Images) (William Thomas Cain)

Making one black and white image a day for a year using my old Nikon D1 and a 17mm lens.

Masked Protest

Just got back from shooting a drone protest. I brought along my old Nikon D1 and after I finishing with the assignment, I picked up the D1 to play around by making some B&W images.

HORSHAM, PA - MARCH 29:  Marge Van Cleef (R) along with members of Coalition for Peace Action protest the Horsham Drone Command Center to protest March 29, 2014 in Horsham, Pennsylvania. The mask represents civilians that have been killed by drone strikes. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Cain Images) (William Thomas Cain)

HORSHAM, PA – MARCH 29: Marge Van Cleef (R) along with members of Coalition for Peace Action protest the Horsham Drone Command Center to protest March 29, 2014 in Horsham, Pennsylvania. The mask represents civilians that have been killed by drone strikes. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Cain Images) (William Thomas Cain)

HORSHAM, PA - MARCH 29:  Karen Barton, along with members of Coalition for Peace Action protest the Horsham Drone Command Center to protest March 29, 2014 in Horsham, Pennsylvania. The mask represents civilians that have been killed by drone strikes. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Cain Images) (William Thomas Cain)

HORSHAM, PA – MARCH 29: Karen Barton, along with members of Coalition for Peace Action protest the Horsham Drone Command Center to protest March 29, 2014 in Horsham, Pennsylvania. The mask represents civilians that have been killed by drone strikes. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Cain Images) (William Thomas Cain)

HORSHAM, PA - MARCH 29:  Members of Coalition for Peace Action along with Buddhist Monks protest the Horsham Drone Command Center to protest March 29, 2014 in Horsham, Pennsylvania. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Cain Images) (William Thomas Cain)

HORSHAM, PA – MARCH 29: Members of Coalition for Peace Action along with Buddhist Monks protest the Horsham Drone Command Center to protest March 29, 2014 in Horsham, Pennsylvania. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Cain Images) (William Thomas Cain)

HORSHAM, PA - MARCH 29:  A buddhist monk chants and plays a drum during a protest of the Horsham Drone Command Center to protest March 29, 2014 in Horsham, Pennsylvania. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Cain Images) (William Thomas Cain)

HORSHAM, PA – MARCH 29: A buddhist monk chants and plays a drum during a protest of the Horsham Drone Command Center to protest March 29, 2014 in Horsham, Pennsylvania. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Cain Images) (William Thomas Cain)

 

HORSHAM, PA - MARCH 29:  Members of Coalition for Peace Action along with Buddhist Monks march to the Horsham Drone Command Center to protest March 29, 2014 in Horsham, Pennsylvania. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Cain Images) (William Thomas Cain)

HORSHAM, PA – MARCH 29: Members of Coalition for Peace Action along with Buddhist Monks march to the Horsham Drone Command Center to protest March 29, 2014 in Horsham, Pennsylvania. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Cain Images) (William Thomas Cain)

Making one black and white image a day for a year using my old Nikon D1 and a 17mm lens.