The German government has gone to
great lengths to stop the post-World War II Nazi extremists from getting out of
hand. Even if these laws are practiced, it still makes it difficult for the German
officers to put a stop to neo-Nazi’s known to be part of the extreme National Democratic
Part because of their right to free speech.
While some try to block out what
happened in the past by throwing themselves into work, others want to revive it.
Many others in secret organizations still cause havoc in Germany. “Police
allegedly connected a string of bank robberies and murders to a terrorist cell
that called itself the National Socialist Underground (NSU).” They were
supposedly involved in a series of murders throughout the years which put an
unease to the country.
Although there is no direct proof
that this was because the Neo-Nazi’s were involved in any way this still leaves
the sense of uncertainty for what the future holds, if Germany cannot control
this extreme party.
http://www.globalpost.com/dispatch/news/regions/europe/germany/140128/germany-neo-nazis-npd
I really do believe that in this chapter it was made to look like Germany has been through a lot. I mean they have, but I totally agree with what you are saying Melissa. If Germany cannot get control of this extreme party, most likely an up rise like of the Nazism can resurface. Although the thought of this is extremely scary, in this chapter I found that this issue can be prevented. With the youth generation at its all time highest, they are the ones who do not want a repeat. I remember the chapter saying that there can be a sense of collective guilt among the Germans, but as time has passed I have a feeling that the fascism will be something of the past. You have a great blog, by the way!! Look forward to reading more,
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