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Originally posted by Bill O'Rights
No, the swastika wasn't the problem. I believe (and if I'm wrong am quite certain that someone will correct me), that the swastika originated from a Hindi symbol for peace or love or something of some such. Anyway, it's not the "swastika" itself that's the problem...it's what it has come to represent. The swastika was the chosen emblem of what was arguably the most evil regime ever to have walked the face of the earth. It therefore evokes some pretty harsh emotions from numerous social and political groups, not the least of which are the German people themselves. The Nazi's are a part of their recent history. A part that does not need to be flung in their collective faces.
Let me get off of my rant to just say that...no, the swastika isn't just a doodle. It's a symbol, and a very powerful symbol at that. Apart from maybe the Confederate battle flag...I don't know of any symbol that has become more hated and feared. At least in the modern world.
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Many societies/religions have a version of the swastika...even Jews.
I find this insanely funny myself, but he's a moron to do this in Germany of all places. He may be just a regular guy with a warped sense of humor...doesn't mean he should do jail time for it. he may not even be racist of Nazi at all...most likely he isn't.
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I happen to like the words "fuck", "cock", "pussy", "tits", "cunt", "twat", "shit" and even "bitch". As long as I am not using them to describe you, don't go telling me whether or not I can/should use them...that is, if you want me to continue refraining from using them to describe you. ~Prince
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