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Should the swastika be banned in the US?

Discussion in 'Political Opinions & Beliefs' started by Antiduopolist, Sep 1, 2017.

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  1. Antiduopolist

    Antiduopolist Well-Known Member

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    Here's an interesting article about an attempt to "reclaim" the swastika from its racist implications via commerce:

    http://www.foxnews.com/lifestyle/20...ved-from-website-after-internet-backlash.html

    Needless to say, the shirt makers were avalanched by protest, the shirt removed from sale, and the makers forced to issue an apology.

    The original swastika is a 5,000 year spiritual symbol with no racial/racist overtones, and rested on its side, while the repurposed symbol is tipped to a corner.

    Should ALL swastikas - original and repurposed - be banned from use in the United States?

    Just the tipped versions?

    What about tipped versions ostensibly used to declaim their repurposed symbolism, but which may be used by concern trolls - among others - to shock, offend, trigger and perhaps further their repugnant ideology?

    Your thoughts are welcome. :)
     
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    Just_a_Citizen Well-Known Member Past Donor

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    Antiduopolist Well-Known Member

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    More information on the history of the symbol:

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swastika

    My current avatar is an authentic political button used by one of our greatest modern presidents, Taft.
     
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    Antiduopolist Well-Known Member

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    I concur. :handshake:
     
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    Antiduopolist Well-Known Member

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    Famous photo of the future Mrs. Jack Kennedy wearing the original swastika:

    [​IMG]
     
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    The Mandela Effect Well-Known Member

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    No it's part of the freedom of expression and part of that freedom allows people to express hate. That and suppressing history is never wise.
     
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    Nope, we should not ban things here.

    However, repercussions should be allowed also.
     
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    Antiduopolist Well-Known Member

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    There's an enormous amount of architecture containing the original symbol as well.

    And mandalas - not to be confused with Mandela! - also use the original symbol.
     
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    Antiduopolist Well-Known Member

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    As long as these repercussions are civil and consistent, I agree. :)
     
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    No it should not.
     
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    Antiduopolist Well-Known Member

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    So far, it looks like the 1st is winning. :heart: :heart: :heart:
     
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    It should be somehow tattooed on peeps who sport it for non academic/educational purposes. Maybe on their arms or the likes, with a number. Maybe the forehead, if there's enough space.
     
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    I have "sported" it for other purposes but that doesn't mean I support it and would want it tattooed on me. I used it in WW2 video games purely to keep in the setting when playing as the Germans even though playing a video game for me isn't academic or educational.
     
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    Antiduopolist Well-Known Member

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    So artists - for instance - wouldn't be allowed to use it in either form without being so tattooed...?
     
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    Artists = lefties = nazis = tattoo them all by default.

    At least what I wrote on my job application for infowars.
     
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    Just_a_Citizen Well-Known Member Past Donor

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    I REALLY have to have a talk with my weed guy.
     
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    Made me lol.
     
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    No.

    The only thing libs seem to understand is "banned" and "mandatory" though.
     
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    Naw I'm all for letting people advertise their stupidity.
     
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    No symbol should be banned.

    First amendment mean anything to you?
     
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    Antiduopolist Well-Known Member

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    Free speech offers many opportunities for one to make a complete fool of oneself; I avail myself often...
     
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    Antiduopolist Well-Known Member

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    First, shmirst - can its banning be made mandatory? :chainsaw:
     
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    no
     
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    That would beg the question if the Democratic donkey should be banned. After all it represents the slavery and lynchings of the past. People now sport it happily.
     
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