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Old 08-23-2006, 06:01 PM   #127
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Originally Posted by Zitofan75
I always get a chuckle when people start calling some folks "Nazis" whenever they mention a rule or go on about the "persecution" they're suffering from. Most of us, particularly those of us from wealthy, indistrialized democracies have rarely if ever had to deal with a regime or set of circumstances like what the Nazis brought about. They also rarely if ever had to deal with much in the way of persecution or censorship. It is true that some ethnic minorities have suffered some of these things, the majority of the population have rarely been so troubled. Perspective (which is strongly influenced by one's experiences or lack thereof) is a strong thing.

Good point. If I may add my own little perspective:

Bringing over experience from political discussions I have been in. Being called or referred to as a Nazi to me is something that is done when the person doing that has nothing more intelligent or well thought out to offer.

I just brush those comments aside now
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