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In reply to the discussion: Strafgesetzbuch Section 86a - Important reason why it exists. Time for the US to wake up. [View all]Maven
(10,533 posts)3. I agree with you.
Seeing certain rights as absolutes--particularly the right to promote hatred and the right to carry firearms--can have seriously dangerous and destructive effects on a republic. I think that countries such as Germany have placed limits on both of these activities because they act as guard rails that safeguard civil society. There is wisdom in it that is borne out of experience -- painful experience that told them that It Can Happen Here, did happen, and they are under no illusions that it could happen again. Now we see what happens without those guard rails and with immoral leaders in charge: freedoms can become weapons. Let's hope we get wise before it's too late, if it isn't already.
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Strafgesetzbuch Section 86a - Important reason why it exists. Time for the US to wake up. [View all]
Pachamama
Aug 2017
OP
And yet far right white nationalist parties have more electoral success Germany than in the US
funflower
Aug 2017
#18
I've long argued that this country needs a serious discussion about destructive propaganda
Oak2004
Aug 2017
#25
"I believe the US Congress should pass a law that bans these symbols and salutes from being used"
PoliticAverse
Aug 2017
#26
I sure agree with you about how very fast things in this country have gotten worse.
PatrickforO
Aug 2017
#29