I Was a Neo-Nazi Skinhead and Joined the Ku Klux Klan: How I Left | Erasing the Hate

TM Garret became a neo-nazi skinhead at a young age and then grew up to become a Grand Wizard of a KKK group based in Germany. One day though, he decided to cut ties and leave that life behind him.
VICE Met up with Garret to hear his story and understand what it means to be involved in - and leave - a white supremacist group.
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TM Garret now runs a program to provide free cover up tattoos to those who are trying to start a new life after being involved in white supremacist groups. Watch the VICE documentary about Covering Up Racist Tattoos with Erasing the Hate: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ppCwqZuGgLV0p6M

[@Offbeanslyf]

Proud of him

[@nicholascrump465]

Im offering free black panther and black power tattoos also yes i too support the war to end racism on EVERY side yes racism is more than 1 sided! Hope you all have a beautiful day i know i am

[@afroditesis4738]

Why are their faces censored in the thumbnail?🤔 I want to know who these white supremacists are. They posed for a picture, why can't you show them? Expose them for their hatred. This is why Amerikkka is still racist, because you give others the leeway to be covert racists. This is disgusting and their names should be tarnished. Instead, you decide to protect their identity. They make the laws that disadvagtge minorities, they are in the government, the doctors that maltreat minorities, they're teaching ALL of our children, but this is how they feel.Just like after Charleston, they were teachers And people in government. There are KKK members in government and with you not REPORTING AND COMMITTING TO DUE DILIGENCE, these people will always lurk in the shadows. And if anyone says it's "just an opinion," then why aren't their faces shown. I like pineapple on pizza, I'll show my face after that stament.

[@secondaccount142]

Asian supremacy is the new wave

[@youwilldisobey]

cool story, but the emotive dramatic piano ,gawd its so old" maybe some polka or hiphop may of been a little less like control of the sub narrative huh" pull your your finger out vice

[@ArinGokdemir]

Turkish hospitality 1 Racism 0

[@suren2313]

Arin Gokdemir genocides of the millions of Christian in Turkey -1

[@anlpolat5676]

@@suren2313 hey im a christian turk

[@evelien135]

Erdogan -100000

[@qv8281]

Anıl Polat he’s referring to the Young Turk’s genocide of Armenians, Assyrians and Greeks on the basis of their ethnicity rather than on their faith which though often tied to ethnicity can be separated. the Young Turks were largely secular nationalists so being a Christian Turk would have probably been fine but being a Christian Armenian was an entirely different matter, just look at the Turko-Kurdish conflict and they are both largely Sunni Muslims so it can be shown that ethnicity is the main divider.

[@farhanrahim2770]

@@evelien135 erdogan is far better than other world leaders

[@wi11ialvl]

This guy knows how to think critically, this is why he was able to get out.

[@AD-jq7ow]

Yes critical thinking is the way to get out of brain washing beliefs and communities... But unfortunately not all people are able to do so

[@droppedpie4663]

Too rite

[@nigeh5326]

Critical thinking needs to be taught to all kids in school. It is the best way towards a world without hate imo

[@AD-jq7ow]

@@nigeh5326 YES absolutely completely agree! I'm really surprised it's not done

[@CarterHayes77]

yes! great comment

[@JamaaLS]

This man was changed by Turkish pancakes and tea. Must be good. Need to try.

[@carlbryant3699]

Jamaa L Turkish tea and coffee is amazing. Definitely recommend it. ☕️

[@anlpolat5676]

Hey guys

[@samanthachavarin6613]

Wr. Wn

[@hagdore]

Try the fish soup first.

[@ita_found_here1721]

Jamaal S It’s not just good, it’s amazing. You should definitely try it.

[@b.c.gamingpros6476]

This guy actually comes into the Home Depot where I work frequently and he is very kind and friendly and he always has a smile on his face, crazy I didn’t know he did this interview till now

[@erasingthehate1690]

Which home depot? HL? Give me a holler next time. We moved to south of Byhalia and are not up there that often any more, but every now and then we are Peace and Love ✌ ~ TM Garret

[@tomoshobbs]

@@erasingthehate1690 :D

[@carbon6951]

Yep, and Richard Spencer always has a smile on his face too!!!! You can't rehabilitate a white supremacist.. That's like trying to rehabilitate a pedophile!!!!

[@electronicpizzaparlor]

He shoukd get back into white nationalism with out the hill Billy BS. IMHO

[@palindromee]

I wonder if his landlord and his family know how much they changed this guy's life

[@fulalbatross]

I'd be very surprised if he haven't told them, at one point or another. Think it would be more or less necessary in order to be able to go all the way to helping others in his situation.

[@mr.nonymous2024]

*Thats what Islam teaches us muslims*

[@quentinbaggett1110]

Maybe an American jihadists

[@goynwa7110]

Mr. ÆnonyMouš so all nice people are Muslim?

[@Yanzdorloph]

@@goynwa7110 eh dont mind him, prob just 12year old european muslim in youtube coments

[@bobbiusshadow6985]

Damn, this guy is pretty self aware of the psychological reasons why he radicalized.

[@PHlophe]

he had a lot of time to reflect,

[@hugoj1129]

Well he helps people find the reasons that they radicalised and help them through that so he must have gained st least some insight from that

[@keatonscreations]

Lechiffresix six There’s a Jewish saying, “If you save one life, you save the world.” We absolutely have a long way to go. But it starts with one person. For that person, their life is changed. And if one person is changed, imagine how many people that one person will impact. It’s like a domino effect.

[@jlopez1017d]

People don’t do self reflection anymore. We’re way to busy with the internet, TV and work. You can accomplish a lot of you allow yourself the time to dream and reflect. That’s how I got over my depression.

[@keatonscreations]

Elpeo Puru 1. I’m not a Jew. I’m a Jesus follower. 2. I don’t even know what you’re talking about. 3. Your comment above about Liberals? Completely wrong. I’m a democrat. I hate no one. Definitely not a scumbag, and I don’t hate the first amendment either. Don’t you think YOUR assumptions about others might be part of the problem, too? Because if you really think the vast majority of liberals are like that, you have a very, very incorrect understanding. This is what hatred is formed from: not getting to know the people you hate, misinformation, and lack of understanding.

[@shomikdas]

All you need is an Uncle Iroh; patience, compassion, an open mind and some tea

[@kaylenecartier8145]

YES

[@un.titledirregular3008]

Preach

[@crystalmoon1043]

Uncle Iroh was the best!! .. Zuko would’ve definitely been a different person without him.. all Azula knew was hate which is why her life went the way it did ..

[@CaptPicard81]

Uncle Irohs are few and far between unfortunately. More Azulas than Irohs in this life it seems.

[@shomikdas]

@@CaptPicard81 Even the Azulas of the world just wanted/needed their mommy in the end because they were trying to fit the mold a crazy mo fo father put on them

[@meditatedkarma]

I grew up in a place that was racist all my life. And I turned it around and never think that anymore. Wish my brother could also

[@samuelelias3989]

Praying for ur brother

[@rudolfhess7169]

@@samuelelias3989 having unique beliefs is nothing bad, let his brother go his own path

[@animejesus8940]

me too

[@your929]

@@rudolfhess7169 Having evil beliefs are bad.

[@rudolfhess7169]

@@your929 who are you to decide what's evil?

[@Mr_Tovarish]

Man I'm really proud of that guy for not only having the self reflection to understand and move on, but also to share the story and help others. Thanks for making this video, many of us need a reminder of what it is to truly be mindful of one self.

[@originaldylanbaxter]

I particularly enjoyed the story about his (Turkish Muslim) landlord that he suspected of posing a friendly facade (but he must've been a secret terrorist, right?). It's actually very easy to fall into and then repeat a mode of thinking where the world is against you and no one can be trusted. When you assume the worst in people, you stand a chance of becoming that very worst thing yourself.

[@halo7172]

Tovarish Works agreed. Very emotional because you can feel almost how raw it is

[@originaldylanbaxter]

@radio tech Shall I reiterate? When you assume the worst in people, you stand a chance of becoming that very worst thing yourself. And let's be sure here -- you're talking about some person you nor I have ever met or know anything about. What gives you or anyone else the right to "guarantee" what that person will do under any circumstance? IMHO you might wanna re-watch this video and pay extra attention to the parts where he talked about pre-judging people he didn't know anything about.

[@elpeopuru3003]

maybe VICE NEWS should stop supporting terrorist organizations like antifa...

[@jamestownsassacre9211]

@The Big Bad White Man I've gotta know, did you capitalize southern on purpose?

[@lemar2122]

It's not about how you start, but where you finish..

[@PauhovXiong]

Eva Sanchez 😂😂😂😂😂

[@acetate909]

Sometimes its about where you start and what you do. If your comment has any validity then I'd direct you to dozens of serial killers who claim to be reformed Christian's now. Perhaps the parole board would be interested in your sentiment. I for one would hope not. We should forgive but there are limits to how we should treat people who've done terrible things.

[@acetate909]

@Imperator Redemption is a fickle word whose meaning changes depending on who's using it. I'm taking about the most severe cases of psychopaths who've murdered people with absolutely no remorse. I'm am 100% in favor of criminal justice reform and believe America has a severe problem with incarcerating non violent offenders. My point is that the sentiment of this comment feels nice but it's just a fluffy phrase that breaks down when applied to the real world. Again, we should forgive everyone and treat them with dignity and respect, even and especially the worst offenders but its naive to think that peoples actions and past dont matter and that it's really about the last thing that they claim or do. Nonsense? Which part?

[@acetate909]

@Imperator I never claimed or implied that people can't change, feel remorse, or be rehabilitated. Experts across the field agree that psychopathy is chronic and people afflicted with it are not capable of any of those things. You're arguing against something that I never said. Most prison inmates are capable of change and it does happen all the time. Again, I'm talking about specific cases.

[@acetate909]

@@BrownPrizm Aha...nice

[@mervikt8374]

In Turkey, we even have a special living room for only to be used when we have guests. That room is never used for any other purposes and is the most luxurious and mostly the biggest room of the house. We always make sure that the guests live their best lives in our houses. If not, they just have to lol!! That's how it is.

[@raguram9343]

Aww that's so cute 💓💯

[@USlisa50]

I have a dear friend living there who escaped Palestine. Erdogan is very kind. I wish we had a leader like him.

[@mervikt8374]

@@USlisa50 Erdogan has been the worst thing that has ever happened to Turkey. But it is great that your friend has a safer life in Turkey by escaping the warzone.

[@sunnyj4226]

M e r v e Erdogan> any other president

[@phishcatt]

In Greece we used to too. Have a nice separate living room for guests and engagement photos lol.

[@bandzi2bandzi233]

The KKK members dressed in black are like the most confusing thing

[@henrymudgett2646]

Bandzi2 Bandzi2 Almost as much as their ideology

[@revariox189]

That's Black legion. look it up.

[@ginatorres677]

My thoughts exactly!🤷‍♀️🙈

[@a.v.london1952]

Lol 😂

[@wolfguy1912]

Black legion was 1930s the kkk in black are different that came around in the 60s I think I heard a story of a Ms black guy getting kidnapped by men with black hoods in the 60s and beat up and held at gunpoint outside his house

[@Jaralto4201]

Pancakes. Bringing the world together one fluffy stack at a time.

[@barbie9776]

Food brings people together from all over the world.

[@speeedfreee3896]

And tea

[@handeif]

Prince also knew this

[@jaredthompson553]

I’ll take the pancakes 🥞 but I’m still racist.

[@sophiew1967]

Well I hope you come over here to Europe and travel ,see other cultures & belie fs..experience sharing other people's food ..learn how similar the human race truly is and it will change your feelings.I' m 54 and was a British activist ( CND ,British Greenpeace) and I.learned at a early age that hatred is born from fear..hope you ponder on what I' be said xx

[@mehmetalitukenmez6471]

I am Turkish and that part made me cry and proud at the same time.I am glad that there are good people out there

[@antonio7334]

kindess heals, you never know what small little gesture will do

[@zvlfn]

Come to Besiktas

[@rossmorebaz]

Turkish people are very good people.. always friendly and kind .. Respect from Ireland X

[@janaskibo871]

My Daughter lives in your country 💞💞 for two years. She loves it

[@goobermcboogerballs1420]

I know this is late but.... You got that pancake recipe?

[@kiethj7]

I grew up in a very racist area and it's crazy how you dont know any different until you escape it. This man had the same realizations as I did. I now live on the opposite side of the country. This was a great video. Do more like this Vice. A lot of racists are confused or dont know anything different.

[@bn8579]

Good for you for realizing that.

[@alisaishere]

What's really painful is that if those racist people only get exposed to one POC in person, that person would be the exception to the rule. "Oh yeah, Johnny is black, but he's not like black black. He's different." I've witnessed this one too many times.

[@theforbiddenone2885]

@@daddyguy29 get the ignorance and hate out ur heart

[@ihavenothingbettertodowith2358]

@@daddyguy29 you are the person @Alisaishere is talking about 😃

[@theforbiddenone2885]

@God's Chosen and what mentality is that ?

[@sukhmanideol9739]

His level of self-reflection is amazing and he clearly wants to make a change. He has spent a lot of time reflecting on his decisions and actions and is clearly ready to make a significant and positive change in his life. Good for him.

[@CannaLifts]

This video has a less controversial comment section than an End game review video

[@gstylez0107]

@Illest Skateboards What are you expecting people to say? Do you really think that there's that many racists on here? Not everyone who isnt a progressive hippy is racist. In fact, most people aren't racist. There's plenty of racists out there, but the majority of younger people in modern western society aren't racist.. I think most folks would find this video to be a positive look at the ability for people to change.

[@Finn4231]

Iron Man dies

[@Demontoastslayer]

Charles Haywood tony stark sacrifices himself at the end

[@st.mars6]

@@gstylez0107 racism is a fairly controversial topic. I can see why they would think that lmao

[@iris7301]

@@gstylez0107 you need to open your eyes.

[@JasonCole_TheVeil]

Wow, very interesting. He seems like a really smart dude. Also, weird, I had no idea the KKK was active in Europe.

[@alexl.5844]

The Nazi flag is banned in Germany, so many of them fly the Confederate battle flag instead.

[@amaziahofjudah9722]

They've been irrelevant since the late 90s/early naughties. Their biggest legacy is their connection to the NSU terror group and their documented connections to police departments in post-reunification East Germany.

[@thevillagehiddeninthehood1573]

bittercottoncandy small group? Nah it’s bigger then that.

[@amaziahofjudah9722]

First off, I believe you mean 'than', not "then". Secondly, they said it's a small group within the German far-right, which it is, both in absolute and in relative terms. There are much more prominent groups in the current German far right, the most successful of which entirely abstains from using traditionally far-right imagery, the so-called Identitarian Movement.@@thevillagehiddeninthehood1573

[@mister0sir]

@@alexl.5844 wait, they wave a confederate flag in germany?

[@nickgoldyscreams]

It takes insane amounts of strength to examine yourself critically and change yourself accordingly. This dude is a fucking badass.

[@hopeful6157]

💯💯💯💯

[@user-kd5zg5ht2i]

The way he thought that it would be disrespectful to turn down the tea and pancakes shows just how much he is a good person deep down

[@dagrimmreepa]

Right on, dude! Respect for the courage to admit your faults and the strength needed to address them.

[@ConorSanderson96]

@d rockwell your brain is actually broken

[@manikdj123]

Suspicious Samuel give him a break. He did have to edit his comment...

[@Andrew-nu4hi]

Aria Casteal it is lol

[@Thisabadusername]

Suspicious Samuel “the slave is my brother” is literally an example of the Bible permitting slavery to the end that the slaveowner feels this connection to his slave. Try again

[@elpeopuru3003]

it's a free country so why should people be forced to change to conform to hateful liberal or terrorist "antifa" standards. if you really wanted to "erase the hate" then accept whites like this guy the way we are, not the way you want to mold us into being.

[@-Evergreen.]

*"we thought that we were the good guys..."* Huge respect for being so brave and honest.

[@salome972]

Yes. I agree, it was sad.

[@VILWA]

i started crying when he started talkin about the turkish landlord, such a small kind gesture made a biiiig impact on him!

[@erasingthehate1690]

Thank you Peace and Love ✌ ~ TM Garret

[@sophiew1967]

His heart was opened and softened by fluffy love pancakes ;)

[@Bollthorn]

10:57-11:50 That hit me hard. That was powerful. It's always amazing how people that have only known hate for so long can be so floored and humbled by simple acts of kindness.

[@danny208YT]

It's nice to see the comment section here actually nearly all positive. He's a good man, who made some bad choices but fixed them like a good human being should.

[@desiolle2874]

I call them my 'dickhead' years....I wasn't a skinhead but growing into my skin I did stupid shit like a lot of people....it's a time where you're working out plenty and probably make some rubbish calls....in his dickhead years he was exposed to race hate ideology.... It was a powerful piece...this guy's work is important

[@jamestownsassacre9211]

@@desiolle2874 word. Self reflection is a powerful tool and something that should be promoted more. We're all better for it in the end.

[@Elitecommando501]

Humans learn by making mistakes of all kinds

[@erasingthehate1690]

@@desiolle2874 thank you

[@bubbashursh262]

Or a great man who made great decisions 😂 jk jk

[@farmerbob342]

Big Respect for anybody realising their wrongs and trying to better themselves ✊

[@steventhomas2936]

Facts

[@calogeraluciana2114]

This is why it's important for parents to teach their kids to be kind and inclusive from a young age. This guy was bullied and just wanted to belong.

[@steventhomas2936]

Yup your not born racist your taught it

[@joeyiwuajoku3394]

@@steventhomas2936 the death sentence must be given to those who teach others to hate black people .

[@cb.on.yt22]

this guys coming to my college this week, looks super interesting

[@eddiew2325]

Hi cara can I kiss you? Will you marry me

[@streetsoldier28]

@@eddiew2325 shut up punk

[@picartsmedia]

Which college was it? Peace and Love ~TM

[@TheElleAngeles]

How was it?

[@RKFCGSBGK]

TheElleAngeles Her marriage and kiss to Eddie W. was fantastic I enjoyed it thouroghly.

[@AlltimeConspiracies]

Really enjoying this series Vice. Fantastic stories.

[@jordanflynn527]

Sucks what happened to ur channel

[@thomas7247]

@@jordanflynn527 what happened to it?

[@essencewinter]

@@jordanflynn527 nah but I rlly wanna know

[@jackbrown8266]

👍🏼

[@drumsno]

Following. How long until we figure out what happened to the channel?

[@starrgazer9]

I'm glad he was able to turn his life around. This is what I'm more interested in, getting people OUT of this life of hatred. His experience confirms my theory, exposure and acts of love/kindness are key ways of breaking the barrier. It won't happen instantly and it might not affect everyone, but with genuine effort it can surely help.

[@vinny5638]

i respect you for that username tbh

[@badwolfgermandalek]

🙏🙏🙏

[@chinchillahats4907]

Completely agree with you 💛

[@emperorstevee]

That was exclusively your theory?

[@starrgazer9]

@@emperorstevee No, but it's something I concluded by myself. I used to be one of those people who felt no sympathy for racists and hated their existence as much as they hated mine. As I got older, I became wiser and started understanding things differently. I realized they're the product of an unfortunate upbringing and weren't given the chance to be around different people, to love one another and see that our outward differences don't reflect who we are on the inside, or that who we are on the inside can't be determined by our appearance. These are things I learned naturally in a diverse environment. Their life was different, their views & beliefs were shaped by their parents through keeping them away from other ethnic groups and feeding them information about us that paints us negatively. Without proper exposure, the only perspective they do have is that of their parents, grandparents, etc. It's indoctrination, brainwashing. Once I realized that, it became impossible for me to hate them, I instead felt bad for them (hatred is never healthy anyway). So I decided rather than talking crap and hurling out insults if someone says something racist, I should preach love. They can call me the N word a 100 times, it won't hurt me because they're calling me that. It would hurt me to see how they've been brought up in this world without knowing love. We're all born innocent, eager to understand and learn our new world outside our mother's womb. But that innocence & curiosity creates a vulnerability where negative elements can easily influence us if not safely guarded from it. Can't fight hate with hate. The existence of hatred in any capacity is due to the absence of love. Those of us who truly understand love (which is not everyone) must be the ones to deliver it to those who need it, by any means. My bad for going past my initial answer, I felt like explaining myself.

[@DarthMalikify]

How can you not laugh at "Granddragon of the Realm of Germany"?

[@KDH-br6hy]

Lolol

[@st.mars6]

The only way to break down barriers is through genuine human interaction. This is why diversity is so important. It's a lot harder to hare someone when they're a part of your community.

[@elpajaro5056]

Diversity is a cancer, there's no racism with no diversity

[@noesunyoutuber7680]

@@elpajaro5056 There also tends to be inbreeding with no diversity. But on a more serious note - Europeans who are all now considered the same white people used to be viciously discriminatory against each other. Italians, Irish, all of them were once treated like second-class citizens in America by the German/English/French-descended old guard. Hatred and distrust is baked into the caveman mind, if you segregate the world by race then people will just find some other reason to hate one another.

[@SorryIJustAteYourDog]

I bet this video will have a nice and civil comment section

[@Technocratos90]

Of course, dear sir.

[@afroditesis4738]

@@PennyMsElite I see you everywhere lol

[@ofentsemoshaoa2799]

If you're being sarcastic people are actually being civil

[@antagonizerr]

Be an ex kkk member a,d it's all love and forgiveness but say the N word, on stage, just once...

[@xxlookalive239x3]

Lol no shit

[@mochismoothie4664]

It’s actually a sad story.... thanks for sharing your story, it’s brave and hard for people facing past

[@llllll58]

@@diamondsamuraiap8053 idiot he was bullied before joining kkk.

[@JJ-pl5cj]

Thanks for sharing it as well

[@GrandmasterFerg]

@@diamondsamuraiap8053 He's not racist

[@nathanbruce1992]

@@diamondsamuraiap8053 troll

[@organicchicken3926]

@@diamondsamuraiap8053 he's not racist but I understand you wanting to play the race card if it makes you feel better keep it up! 😂

[@jefferykusi6444]

If KZbinrs apology videos were more like this I'd be more forgiving tbh

[@Ahov]

Yeah, to me it's pretty easy to tell when someone understands how they ended up thinking the wrong things, and how they got out of it. KZbinr apology vids are 98% of the time an absolute joke lol

[@valerie362]

I'd love a show about deprogramming racists. It takes a LOT to seek help. Learning how to get them to change their minds would be so incredibly helpful. It would also probably help me understand why they ended up believing the way they do. I'm a 42 year old white woman from Florida, so the racists around me don't hide it. I've been fighting them my whole life because my mom was so against racism but clearly it's not working and I'm not alone.

[@DreadedLad88]

look at Vice, actually posting interesting content.

[@justifano7046]

You should actually check th videos they put out. Instead of living based off of a meme

[@DreadedLad88]

@@justifano7046 You should loosen up.

[@KpR333]

@@justifano7046 , I know right...

[@tylerdurden1183]

@@justifano7046 totally right, it's stupid meme

[@hydro5378]

@@tylerdurden1183 they're out of their trash phase, they've started posting good stuff recently, but they were posting boring shite for a long while.

[@rowbearly6128]

The skinhead movement started with the Jamaican immigrant kids and the British kids hanging out and blending styles and music,,it was the opposite of racist. Many SHARP and two tone etc skins are still anti nazi and anti racist, I hope it returns to its roots worldwide, the music was amazing..Toots and the Maytels etc...

[@flannelmantherandom790]

Exactly... that’s why I stopped calling Nazis skinheads recently, and stopped using skinhead as an insult... the skinhead movement was a beautiful thing infiltrated by ugly people...as for actual Nazis, I’m more pissed at them then I’ve ever been in my entire life, and I’ve literally been staunchly anti fascist for a year

[@Gottacacheemalll]

Flannelman the random we don’t call them skinheads, we call them boneheads.

[@carlab.1225]

@@flannelmantherandom790 mui

[@rowbearly6128]

@J M the Us nevev really understood the skinhead movement

[@rosecox8115]

Ska ska ska

[@f1ne2]

This is why music has so much power, either good or bad

[@danik9085]

It's amazing how far an act of kindness can go with a person.

[@RND_ADV_X]

I prefer green supremacy. We have nothing without plants, and it's not really that difficult to put plants first.

[@719Flowers]

What if you’re vegan tho 🤔😬

[@Erik-Vadee-Veechee]

GSK?

[@somethingweirds3375]

Damn straight, trees and flowers make better friends than most people lülz

[@Simba______]

I like blue supremacy. Taking care of our skies, atmosphere and environment. Jk.

[@hfjdksalable]

@@719Flowers god damn green eaters need to get out muh god damn country.

[@PathFinder1490]

Imagine men and women fighting and dying to win the war, only for future generations to embrace the very thing they fought against.

[@llllll58]

@Real Black Media Studios brainwashed.

[@RocketVee]

DAMN! Thats mind blowing!

[@hennessy4208]

Well he was German so doubt his grandparents fought on the side against racism and fascism

[@ann3428]

My grandpa fought in the war to save his country...

[@somkeshav4143]

Icarus well hateful ideologies stay considering the influence of the KKK around the same time period

[@unknownm6103]

Just goes to show everyone’s capable of change

[@dinokook8664]

There are 2 lessons here: 1. Always be nice and compassionate with others because you never know what they experienced before. 2. Try to be open minded and learn about other cultures. I feel as though, hate towards others comes from fear and lack of knowledge of cultures.

[@Goingcrazyhxd]

This is the Vice that I like, not getting high in Alaska.

[@Juan-rd5rk]

Your a LAMEEEEEEE

[@Goingcrazyhxd]

scvmbxg 8 don’t get me wrong, I love to smoke all the weeds, but I don’t think I have to know how to smoke out of a crab leg...🤷‍♂️

[@coosey3764]

@@Goingcrazyhxd I got smoked by a crab last tuesday. You GOTTA try it

[@Isabel-ge1ou]

this is great, but don’t count out getting high in alaska.

[@rome9776]

@@Goingcrazyhxd how many weeds you been smoking

[@TheeEmperor]

Good job Turkish guy ❤️🇹🇷

[@TheeEmperor]

radio tech Slavery

[@fatneckbeard3415]

@@TheeEmperor Ottomans have a much larger slave trade than any European nation.

[@guandewei]

@@fatneckbeard3415 could you please explain a bit more what were you typed. it is interesting because i live in indonesia where radical muslims are uprising now.

[@Sniper335]

@radio tech Did this turkish guy murder Armenian people? Come on man, every country has a dark past so be quiet!

[@Hadtotypesomething]

@radio tech it would be great if you took time to also realise what Armenians and greeks did to Turkiye... Not trying to justify violence on any side rather just presenting the facts as it is.. The proxy war by allies post WWI and the massacre of local Turkish population is not publicised as much...

[@nikkicornelius279]

His speech at the beginning is exactly what we need to hear right now.

[@CVH2311]

This video made me tear up somehow. Especially the part in which he connected, two human beings, one filled with fear and hate, connect over food and hospitality, and it healed him. I think it's also special to see this man be so vulnerable and reflective about his former hate. It also goes to show that scared people in an unsafe environment (bullied, unaccepted) are very vulnerable to become extremists.

[@mrgeorgeglz82]

This is the VICE we subscribed for ❤

[@joeydirt2319]

Generally speaking Turks are known for their hospitality. Great luck for this man had met with them.

[@freckleheckler6311]

Lmao no they aren’t

[@annieleetuce9864]

@@freckleheckler6311 stfu what do you know

[@williamlackey123]

Crazy how pancakes have so many health benefits.

[@CupcakeBla]

The story with his neighbour and his family actually made me tear up. Such a wonderful moment. It's not hate that solves things. It's love and compassion.

[@ya77ak]

people are just blinded with pure ignorance. and thats why bad happens💯💯

[@supremeleader9440]

@The Big Bad White Man I'm sure you did too

[@karkaur]

@Ted Bundy Yeah okay, Ted Bundy.

[@rootsradics]

Well done dude as we`re on a rock flying through space at 1700 km/hr, it seems a bit silly to hate your fellow traveller because of their skin colour. Love is the bridge between you and everything.

[@linkprettyass3707]

@Austin Santos Shameless plug lmao

[@rootsradics]

@Austin Santos Thank you.

[@TheDwightMamba]

That's how fast the planet rotates at the equator. We're moving a lot faster than 1,700 KM/H.

[@marsa7154]

Then he made Pancakes .. ..And the rest is history.. (Food rly does bring ppl together .. ..its not just a cliche)

[@paulaharlfinger829]

Coming to the table, breaking bread together, is as old as time.

[@sonamSelects]

This video was really well done. As a POC, I was moved. Thanks for sharing your story, TM, and thanks for giving him a platform to do so, Vice.

[@picartsmedia]

Thank you ~ TM

[@GamerSkinny]

POC is such a cringy thing to call yourself

[@tropicana2306]

Brandon Moss ok brandon

[@freckleheckler6311]

“POC” is not a thing. It’s a social construct. Just by calling yourself that you revealed yourself as problematic

[@taf4939]

@@freckleheckler6311 everything is a social construct 😂😂😂 literally everything

[@halo7172]

This is...emotional. In the best kind of way. You really see this guy learn about life and hearing someone self-reflect so effortlessly at all these situations shows the character of this man. This was deep for him and someone tell him thanks for sharing. The world needs more of this. Raw. REAL.

[@Scruffy-Janitor]

Why'd his name have to be Garret

[@vinny5638]

lmfao

[@paintfreightsjessewaits4323]

His parents named him that. R/wooshed

[@se2203]

More like r/woooosh and r/foundthemobileuser

[@shanhussain6114]

Lol

[@PHlophe]

its a sobriquet

[@yahwehvii6059]

I can’t imagine the relief he must’ve felt when he realized one day that he didn’t have to be that way. Life is not fun with that hate and anxiety.

[@viannarts]

"I thought I was the good guy" While holding a sword, dressed like a carrasco and burning a huge cross

[@elihill4476]

This one made me tear up a bit. This was powerful.

[@allfourseasons3623]

Very brave man. Thank you for overcoming hatred!

[@jamestownsassacre9211]

@AltRight DeathSquad SCHILLINGER!

[@staceyboomboom8031]

My late partner , who I have a daughter with , was German. His family and friends were racist towards me. He loved me my family. He was a beautiful soul and took his own life 5 years ago. I miss him with all my heart. Bless you for choosing love instead of hate.

[@alphoncejallow3176]

1:45 It's always the same symptoms: Bullied at school/ Playin alone, attention seekers etcetera etcetera

[@dweezler]

Nothing more relaxing than an acoustic set at a Klan rally.

[@juriaan13]

Yeah u wave ur small burning cross to the beat

[@dirtyicontarot]

Lmao

[@ontheedge33371]

People are good and bad and it has nothing to do with creed or race

[@ArrmiaBenton]

This country was built on racism and still maintains it. But keep lying to yourself.

[@KarryKarryKarry]

What country is that?

[@KarryKarryKarry]

Besides.. OP made a statement about good vs evil.. Problem is that reality is never that simple.. Many people that do bad things does them because they believe they’re doing good things.. This especially happens to people that has a low income/are religious/wants positive feedback from the world.

[@khakipantsboy]

@@ArrmiaBenton Yea everyone is racist to white males, white males are put to the bottom by blacks and etc

[@GrandmasterFerg]

@@ArrmiaBenton You're what the original commenter means by a bad person.

[@rivergranniss3740]

You honesty wins my respect. Your growth is commendable. I believe you fell into a trap, of course there is blame on you but you are also a product of your social surroundings and it’s important to both recognize your flaws while simultaneously recognizing the other stimulants around you that you in particular are vulnerable to. The way I hear you speak now is a voice of understanding and clarity. Good on you and keep going 👍

[@EzraB123]

I'm Jewish and I feel like that's most Neo-Nazis/White Supremacists. Just lost angry kids desperate to be a part of something. Much love to this brother for seeing the light.

[@salimattal2864]

Hello im muslim

[@EzraB123]

@@salimattal2864 hello brother

[@salimattal2864]

@@EzraB123 I live in Algeria and you ??

[@EzraB123]

@@salimattal2864 I live in California, USA

[@hatetheantichrist]

@@EzraB123 shekelstein

[@i_kickflipped_my_dog]

That dude was so compassionate and 4000X more articulate than any skin head I have ever seen in my years growing up in the rural Southeast of America. Good for him.

[@AcidRevenue]

I personally was very close to going down this road myself but never "clicked" up per say.. I was a very confused and angery little man! Fortunately I grow up, thanks for sharing tho bother. And by the vice there is no such thing as a neo Nazi "skinhead". Neo Nazi and skinhead are a contradiction in terms.

[@qwertydog9795]

glad to see some people still get it!!

[@jrussell6579]

i actually love the wholesomeness in this comment section tho. yessss we love empowering self bettering!

[@NicoLanes]

My mother is west African and my father is Swiss.... This story is beautiful to me ❤️

[@dantelino7020]

Formula: Step 1) Community ostracizes someone Step 2) That person becomes sad and filled with bitterness Step 3) Either that person implodes (depression) or explodes (aggression) Step 4) A hateful ideology attracts ostracized individuals where they can jointly express their inner-bitterness (aggression) and regain self-confidence Cure: Reflection, forgiveness, responsibility and wisdom.

[@RaunchyCommentor]

This is an amazing comment thank you

[@dantelino7020]

@@RaunchyCommentor Thank you! 🙂

[@Dukie_2]

Yes, and compassion and love towards and from others.

[@xxbouncer19xx]

Very true

[@azsinned]

the end was really nice I believe everyone can learn something from this.

[@mahershakhtur4600]

When I recognize my weakness I start to become stronger/ wiser... good leadership example... BRAVO... Salamat...

[@codyclark6779]

Who dislikes this?? A dude getting out of an extremist hare group and is now helping others, much respect.

[@melindachantellemartyn1356]

This was very insightful, thank you for sharing

[@Chlorine_Gas]

Yes vice finally something watchable

[@chromayt2459]

Vice makes pretty good documentaries imo

[@raxxedup-]

Olavi Heikkilä fuck you bitch

[@Ebola-Kun]

It’s been awhile

[@Chlorine_Gas]

@@raxxedup- whats your problem

[@annac.8265]

It took a lot for this man to change his ways. But the turning point was another person’s kindness! The story about the Turkish landlords inviting him for dinner and being understanding about the fish soup situation seemed so simple but really made all the difference for him.

[@lucastrettferd9421]

As an AfroAustralian (Afrostralian) Im Smiling/Crying from how proud of him I am.

[@budbrothersyt8509]

This is a special kind of understanding and proactiveness man. Non-profit, truly changing people's lives. You're a very smart and humble guy man. This goes for all things like racism, drug addiction, anything. May God bless you Garret and may other follow in your footsteps

[@Craven175]

Respect. I used to be a Zionist before realizing how hate filled and hurtful it is to our shared existence . My great hope is that Vox and others will also come out against Jewish Supremacy and help end the suffering it causes to lives around our world.

[@Suped_BIGRIG_350mph]

bark bark

[@lastofthestarmakers6800]

Used to be a Zionist huh...well I'm glad you're back and better

[@Hcravens90]

I would love to sit down for a conversation and have a cup of coffee with this man...he is the textbook example of how a person can change even if the odds are greatly against him.... I can say personally he has moved me and uplifted my spirit..after watching this short video I finally feel like I can change and fix some fundamental issues/flaws with myself/lifestyle...and on a second note VICE KICKS A**!!!!🤙🤘

[@rickeykoga2312]

Very beautiful story Vice. Wow. So much empathy, so much introspection. It really shows how much we need to communicate more. The more we gossip, assume, hate, or judge, the more we create imaginary boundaries that don't really exist. We need love.

[@nitpoon7982]

Meanwhile the governor of Virginia is practicing his moonwalk

[@snootdingo9365]

Don't be jive talkin' on moonwalkin'. I believe I can still do it

[@lia525]

this guy has such an amazing level of self-reflection

[@gregmezera6571]

Thank you for speaking out. I didn't know the KKK was active in Germany, as I know there is strong legislation in Germany against that sort of thing (for obvious reasons). I can understand how a teenager without a sense of belonging could get swept up in such an organization. Hell, there's a chance I could have ended up in it too, if it wasn't for my mom's devotion to treating others with unconditional dignity. Had she not been around and I didn't have a grounding in academics, as well as access to such groups, I could easily have been in the same boat. You're more than making up the bad decisions you made in your past and I hope you've achieved a true, healthy sense of belonging doing what you do now, because you deserve it. If we want to reduce hate groups to the level we had before Trump, it will take a number of brave people like yourself trying to reach the teenage demographic that are prone to joining such groups. Thank you, and please keep up your good work.

[@tomwilson5721]

Biggest hate group now are liberals. Literally hate anyone who doesn't think exactly like them

[@Gahet]

We all can get a lost in our trek through life. I'm very glad and thankful Garret found his way back to a path that leads away from hate and willful ignorance. Genuinely admitting, owning and learning from ones mistakes shows, at the very least, the will to grow and change. I appreciate you Garret, not only for the work you do now, but for having the courage to share your story. o/

[@yungpharo1]

all you can do is respect a man that not only change his ways but help to change or help others…most people are not that strong to stand up to old ideas and will remain trapped in something they actually growing out of out of fear of judgement… love to see people grow

[@meep4071]

Being bullied and not fitting in is never a reason to join a group like that but I find great respect in him for trying to right his wrongs and do his part

[@amberhoward7807]

There's always those amazing families that teach you what life is really about. These families can teach us more in one family dinner than we can learn sometimes our whole life!

[@LeHunkyDory]

The world would be a better place with people like this dude. Hope he can continue to help people get out of their previous lives...

[@Chastanetwork]

What a powerful story. Thank you for sharing.

[@RufusTBiscuits]

Tm Garrett I’m proud of you brother. God bless you in your journey. Sending prayers from Mississippi

[@USlisa50]

Good decision. A lot of people are like us.I was in a similar position long long ago. I’m glad I opened my mind to other cultures. There’s so much to enjoy! I feel bad for those haters because they don’t know what they’re missing! I plan on visiting Turkey in the near future. The food!!! Such diversity & rich history to take in. It’s the only thing on my bucket list. Thanks for sharing, much respect ✊🏼

[@sofiaflor1459]

I was really moved by this story. I felt the turkish tea and pancakes.

[@arrowgunt]

that was so touching and honest! It just shows that humans are a social species by heart. What is Nächstenliebe called in English? Grüße aus Deutschland

[@vf3795]

"Compassion" comes pretty close to "Nächstenliebe" but they do not have a synonyme afaik.

[@Oman666444555]

Vice, this is the content I love. This is so insightful and brave.

[@roboticzamat]

This is so sweet. People need to just sit down and eat together and talk. It'd be wonderful if we could all do this. 🍀🍀🍀 Thank you for sharing your story. You're amazing. 🍀🍀🍀