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shamrock_uk · 01-19-2005, 11:55 AM

In an bit of a twist, UK Hindu's are lobbying the government to oppose the ban, due to the swastika's roots as a Hindu good luck charm. They hope to raise awareness of the fact it is their second most holy symbol, arguing that banning the swastika would be like banning crosses because the KKK burned them.

Full (and interesting) story here:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/4188141.stm

I guess this illustrates the dangers of issuing draconian laws in a democracy...the issue is always too complicated.

[ 01-19-2005, 12:01 PM: Message edited by: shamrock_uk ]

01-19-2005, 11:55 AM	#35
shamrock_uk Dracolich Join Date: January 24, 2004 Location: UK Age: 42 Posts: 3,092	In an bit of a twist, UK Hindu's are lobbying the government to oppose the ban, due to the swastika's roots as a Hindu good luck charm. They hope to raise awareness of the fact it is their second most holy symbol, arguing that banning the swastika would be like banning crosses because the KKK burned them. Full (and interesting) story here: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/4188141.stm I guess this illustrates the dangers of issuing draconian laws in a democracy...the issue is always too complicated. [ 01-19-2005, 12:01 PM: Message edited by: shamrock_uk ]