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Originally posted by Wolster-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!
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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The problem here is perception. People who don't see
things as they are, but see things as
they are. There are those who still adopt and use such symbols for the purpose of hate, and those who continue to point to such symbols as such. The two feed off each other.
The IC was a part of German military heritage long before the nazis bastardized it. The same can be said of many other national and even religious symbols all through history.
When well meaning misguided people start blaming the symbols for hate and murder, and not those responsible, that is when doors are opened for much more than a toe.
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We never wrote it correctly in the first place! To the victors the spoils!!
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If this is your take on winning, you've won nothing.