Edited by Gill Burrell, Tuesday, 4 Feb 2025, 15:41
Today was the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the German Nazi extermination camps by the Russians and others. It was remembered around the world this day. A stark reminder of the influence of the far right and the populist movements in the world. The rise of these fascist movements is very worrying. When a group of people spread hatred about a certain race of people, at first they are often supported by others who agree with them, next they are saying that it would be a good idea that these people, should be wiped out. How quickly the hatred can spread and the flames fanned, until most people were in agreement.
We need to stay vigilant and aware of extremist ideas, from the whole political spectrum, especially from those in power, who use their powers to whip up hatred to promote their extreme nationalist ideas.
Remembrance of Second World War- Holocaust day
Today was the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the German Nazi extermination camps by the Russians and others. It was remembered around the world this day.
A stark reminder of the influence of the far right and the populist movements in the world. The rise of these fascist movements is very worrying. When a group of people spread hatred about a certain race of people, at first they are often supported by others who agree with them, next they are saying that it would be a good idea that these people, should be wiped out. How quickly the hatred can spread and the flames fanned, until most people were in agreement.
We need to stay vigilant and aware of extremist ideas, from the whole political spectrum, especially from those in power, who use their powers to whip up hatred to promote their extreme nationalist ideas.
Lest we forget!