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Title: 10 million died Post by pubgirl on Jan 25th, 2005, 5:57pm Just sparing a moment for the over 10 million genocide victims of the Holocaust as it is Rembrance week here. January 27th is the 60th anniversary of the liberation of the extermination and concentration camps and it is the greatest opportunity to show our respect for the survivors of Nazi persecution and mass murder, and to listen to what they can tell us about the best and the worst of human behaviour. I have watched more unwatchable moments this week on television than I can bear, but they must be watched. I have heard more terrible testimonials from parents who had their children taken from them and murdered, and children who never saw their parents again than I can bear to hear. More stories of the worst a man can do to another man, and as bad, more people justifying what they did, even now, than I thought it was possible to hear. Beyond words............ If it is something you know nothing about, please take some time out to find out. Only then is there any chance that this generation and the next won't do it again. I'm getting off my soapbox now. :-[ W the B |
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Title: Re: 10 million died Post by Ronny on Jan 25th, 2005, 6:08pm You're so right, Wendy This may never be forgotten ! |
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Title: Re: 10 million died Post by broomhilda on Jan 25th, 2005, 6:20pm Thanks Wendy, so true never forget and learn... |
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Title: Re: 10 million died Post by AussieBrian on Jan 25th, 2005, 6:26pm They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old. Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun, and in the morning, We will remember them. Lest we forget. (Australia's Oath to the Fallen) |
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Title: Re: 10 million died Post by john_d on Jan 25th, 2005, 7:02pm I bet you guys in the UK are getting slammed with Holocaust remembrance stuff because of Prince Harry's incredibly dumb move with the Nazi costume. But you are right, it can't be forgotten. |
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Title: Re: 10 million died Post by E-Double on Jan 25th, 2005, 7:03pm indeed..NEVER |
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Title: Re: 10 million died Post by LeLimey on Jan 25th, 2005, 7:06pm You are right, terrible terrible things happend and its wrong to allow them to be forgotten or allow people to trivialise them. The facts are there and they must be remembered so it just can't happen again. Thanks for posting it Wendy. |
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Title: Re: 10 million died Post by dagger on Jan 25th, 2005, 7:15pm Hey Wendy, The heinous crimes against mankind under Hitler's regime were horrific and we better not forget them. Thanks for the remembrance. dagger |
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Title: Re: 10 million died Post by Charlie on Jan 25th, 2005, 9:02pm I'm hoping that the survivors that speak to school audiences have a way to keep things on a front burner. We had a few speak to us when I was in school. It's a damn good idea. Charlie |
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Title: Re: 10 million died Post by kimh on Jan 25th, 2005, 10:20pm Hey Wendy and thanks for the reminder. I'm a sort of WWII addict. I keep thinking if i look over my shoulder and in front at the same time, i'll learn what is required to make it STOP. Unfortunately, around the world it continues ...........(another discussion perhaps). Read these: "In Our Strange Garden" by Michel Quint. it is a small GIANT of a story about two cousins in France during French Resistance. In this story, the family goes to the cinema to watch a movie entitled "Das Bruque" (i think...) German for Bridge???. It tells the tale of a famous battle takes place on a bridge and is told from the young German soldiers point of view. At first, i did not want to think about that. But then I did. After all is argued out and disagreed upon with guns, there is still young boys. From around the world. If i am to understand why it is that i support the boys i live with, i thought it might be interesting to hear from boys that i do NOT live with or near.... in any event it is history and worth a peek. I still think that in order for me to raise my children to the future, we must have a good look over our shoulders. We must try and live life in a way that embraces ..............i don't know if we can. God Bless*** |
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Title: Re: 10 million died Post by nani on Jan 26th, 2005, 12:23am Quote:
Wise words, kimmie...as parents we at least have to keep trying to do that. We have a responsibility to share our wisdom with the next generation(s). |
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Title: Re: 10 million died Post by pubgirl on Jan 26th, 2005, 2:37am ............and to remember always that no side is always in the right, and no side always in the wrong. The Nazi atrocities are beyond our understanding and probably (hopefully) will remain without parallel in history, but the French did a deal with the Nazi's to hand over Jewish children in France and they were separated from their parents, even the tiniest ones, kept in squalor in camps in France, then transported and gassed en masse at Treblinka. Good post Kim. "All Quiet on the Western Front" is a great book about WW1 but shows exactly what you say, the German soldiers were confused, scared boys too. Another wonderful book is "If this is a Man" by Primo Levi who was a concentration camp survivor. This is one of the most thought provoking books I have ever read, particularly where he describes the inhumanity of some of the prisoners, not just the guards. Charlie We have survivors giving talks at schools at the moment, but this cannot go on much longer of course as most of those talking now are old and were children then. Very few adult witnesses are left. W the B |
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Title: Re: 10 million died Post by sandie99 on Jan 26th, 2005, 3:23am It's an important issue, you brought up, Wendy. I don't think that what the nazis did will ever be forgotten... Horrible things should be remebered. And we should learn from them. |
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Title: Re: 10 million died Post by Jeepgun on Jan 26th, 2005, 8:11am *bows head in reverence* |
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Title: Re: 10 million died Post by Hirvimaki on Jan 26th, 2005, 9:24am BUMP |
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Title: Re: 10 million died Post by floridian on Jan 26th, 2005, 10:58am The biggest danger is that the Nazi holocaust becomes objectified and abstract, tucked away in the past, labeled uniquely other, an educational/emotional experience that does nothing to prevent future mass slaughters. NEVER AGAIN ... except that it is already too late. Since 1945, genocide in Rwanda, the USSR, Darfur, China, Cambodia, El Salvador, Ethiopia, Guatemala, etc etc. The eight stages of genocide: Classification Symbolization Dehumanization Organization Polarization Preparation Extermination Denial http://www.genocidewatch.org/8stages.htm Speaking of Denial, Quote:
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Title: Re: 10 million died Post by Biker on Jan 26th, 2005, 1:45pm The White man invading America, comes to mind. Mean people suck. and they have the gaul to laugh at "rednecks" |
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Title: Re: 10 million died Post by rickyshot on Jan 26th, 2005, 5:40pm As a Jewish person from a mixed race family all three group suffering from genocide I thank you all for these posts. And Floridian you are awesome. Very true. And thanks to who started this post acknowledging that 10 million died in the Holocaust six million gentiles as well As Jews. I love the book the Hiding Place. Shows you some hope in the world. The Ten Boom Family lives in my heart and all the other righteous Gentiles. [smiley=bow.gif] |
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Title: Re: 10 million died Post by Ree on Jan 26th, 2005, 7:30pm Wendy thanks for the reminder... thanks very much... I will dedicate some prayer to that great brave and forsaken people that did not deserve the way they were treated ... Love and comfort to you as you reflect... Ree |
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