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Originally Posted by cyberia
So then we single out the majority for the few? Why stop with the IC, why not eliminate all Second World War German references across the board including the Blakenkreuz?
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Unfortunatley, yes! The Iron Cross may not began life as, but is now, very much a symbol of Nazi Germany. In early every picture of the Nazi Hierachy there is an IC hanging at the throat or breast pocket. Would I want to wear the same medal as some of histories greatest mass murderers? No!
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Originally Posted by cyberia
The problem is not the IC. The problem is those who think they can continue to brow beat an entire nation over the crimes of the murderous few now two generations removed. And somehow justify discounting the valor of brave men by citing the example of those who never saw battle.
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The problem is the rising tide of racism that is sweeping Europe and using Nazi symbology to do it. This could be conveyed as a victory for these people and the 'the German people were just as much victims' mentality that is increasing. The point of history is to learn from our mistakes, not let the liberals to allow the loonies to repeat it! I'm not saying that is what is happening but it could be a toe in the door!!
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Originally Posted by cyberia
When we start to strip the battle laurels of those who justly earned them, then we may as well start re-writing history.
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We never wrote it correctly in the first place! To the victors the spoils!!