I actually believe that the holocaust did take place and that 6 million jews were murdered; but I think it is hypocritical to make holocaust denial illegal, as it is in some European countries. In a free democratic world people should be able to believe in what they want. We can deny religion so why is the holocaust 'un-touchable'?
2006-12-20 08:03:48 · 27 answers · asked by Chief1234 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
Yes. People say that Holocaust deniers are anti-Semitic, but that is not necessarily true. They are denying an event, not a person. If I criticize Italy does that make me a hater of all Italian people? It is ridiculous. People should be able to say what they want. It is up to the listeners to decide what to do with other's opinions.
2006-12-20 08:48:15 · answer #1 · answered by Webber 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
The holocaust is a fact. Supported with proof. It is not a thing that you can form an opinion on.
What if i denied 9/11 happened? It is my right to talk about who caused 9/11, why it was caused, and what may have been done to prevent it. But deny that it happened isn't opinion. Its madness, . 9/11 is a fact. And so is the holocaust.
It would be an insult to the memories of those who dies to let people say otherwise.
Of course, denying it happened shouldn't be illegal. That would make the country communist. I don't think these things should be punishable by law. But they must definitely be spoken against.
2006-12-20 10:58:16 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
i think the problem doesn`t lay with people wanting to deny the holocaust ,but the fact that no one is supposed to think maybe it wasn`t only the Jews who suffered .Say anything about the holocaust other than how many Jewish people died and you are seen and treated as some kind of monster, there was a whole lot more that went on and not to a hand full of people but well over a million that most people these days don`t seem aware of and anyone who does is not allowed to mention or question why it should be this way and why all those other peoples suffering should be swept under the carpet.
2006-12-20 10:19:04 · answer #3 · answered by keny 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well, you've got a couple of questions going there. Yes, it IS freedom of speech to be a holocaust denier.
Now I'm not sure what you mean by "we can deny religion".
Being a holocaust denier in countries such as Germany, Poland and The Netherlands would be tantamount to saying slavery never really existed in the US. It's just wrong. It effects the countries in question to the core and so, they've passed laws against taking such a stand.
This being said, even freedom of speech has its limitations (such as yelling 'fire' in a crowded theatre).
2006-12-20 08:10:46 · answer #4 · answered by MoltarRocks 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is Freedom of Speech, which is why it is not illegal here in America. But you also have to remember that the holocaust occurred in Europe. That is not a good thing to have on one's conscience. 6 Million Jews were murdered, millions more Christians, Poles, Gypsies etc.
Just think of this... It's Europe that the Democrats want to base our Government's decisions and policy on.
2006-12-20 08:10:00 · answer #5 · answered by Jon M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why do we view freedom of speech as this 'holy grail' which is untouchable? Few of us believe in freedom of speech absolutely - how many of us would allow the paedophile absolute freedom to put his views publicly?
Most accept that certain views are so abhorrent that they should not be put. I happen to think that racism and holocaust denial fall into that category - I know a lot of you don't. But for most it's a question of where you draw the line between what view it is acceptable to express and what isn't.
2006-12-20 08:15:10 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is a denial of freedom of speech and should not be illegal for anyone to do so.
There are always two sides to every debate, to make it illegal to have such a debate is what should be banned.
Unfortunately this is part of the problem with the Jewish attitude, they always want it their way on all issues and will used their powerful media influence to destroy the credibility of people who oppose them.
Many different racial types including Gypsies died in the German camps (unmentioned) but it would be assumed it was only Jews who died.
The major issue of disagreement on the subject is not that Jews died in the camps but how many. The issue of 6 million is contested by many respected academics who study the subject, unfortunately they dare not speak for fear of victimisation by the Jews.
2006-12-20 19:10:49 · answer #7 · answered by ian d 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I agree. People should be free to believe or not believe whatever they want. Its just very offensive to a lot of people for someone to deny that the holocaust happened.
2006-12-20 08:11:44 · answer #8 · answered by Niecy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes anyone should have to freedom of speech to say what they like.
If they are truly so stupid as to beleive the Holocaust never happened then thats their problem, but they shouldn't be told what they can or can't beleive, thats the basic tenet of living in a free country.
2006-12-21 06:14:55 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Constitution Of the United States guarantees us the right of freedom of speech. It does not guarantee that what we have the freedom to express in our speech will always be considered by others as politically and socially correct. There are some atrocities whose acts are so henious, that place them beyond the believability sphere, and leave them forever ethced in human conscience as images of universal horror, tragedy, and evil
2006-12-20 08:19:00 · answer #10 · answered by Fred 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋