An Ironic Thought Occurred To Me

[Matt W]

As to generations passing leading to a tolerance of previous symbols I can only suggest a quick review of some of the uproar concerning the Confederate battle flag in any venue in the US. while there are no laws forbidding it, there might as well be. The really odd thing is that the battle flag was not the official flag of the Confederate States of America but was a utilitiarian flag used to distinguish forces on the battlefield.

While I find such ahistorical intolerance to be a prime example of the lack of a solid public education in the US, I cannot dismiss the emotion that fuels it. I would expect that the intolerance for the swastika has significant legs to last beyond the generation affected. It will not be helped by the actions of those who chose to use it currently (e.g. neo-Nazis who propose similar racially divisive policies) despite the current emotional response against it.