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You mean it was tried in the world court of public opinion? Well, perhaps...but I would still go for the simpler explanation that they were engaged and ultimately defeated because of their warmongering, rather than any decision that Nazism should be eradicated. Of course it quickly became the focal point once the fighting started...
Speaking of the culpability of the "average joe" German, my (only!) German friend actually takes quite a harsh line on this, compared to what those of us in other countries might be prepared to do. Apparently there is a fair amount of evidence showing that many turned a very blind eye to proceedings - the most famous example I suppose being the town that got sprinkled by ash from the crematorium every day.
Ah well, I think you are a better Libertarian than I, Timber [img]smile.gif[/img] I'm all for freedom of speech and ideas on the whole (and actually I think Germany perhaps goes too far in its suppression) but removing something as blatant as this I really can't get too upset about. After all, it's not an idea, nor an example of free speech - simply a symbol that has become synonomous with crimes against humanity.
[ 11-16-2005, 07:16 PM: Message edited by: shamrock_uk ]
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