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ly hear stories about my other relatives who lost their lives during the war. It has always been a point of pride and inspiration, not just for my family but for the entire culture. For us, bringing up Adolf Hitler isn’t a big deal.If you go to the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, France, and many other countries, talking about Hitler isn’t accustomed. If you say his name out loud, people around you will stare, as if you just mentioned Voldemort. But if you go to Eastern Europe, it’s not a big deal. Obviously, I wouldn’t bring him up while shopping for sex toys or buying milk. But by the end of the day, no one freaks out when you say “Hitler.” Because the chances are, you’re probably just discussing historical events or mentioning the war heroes of your family.<h1 id="2cc4">How Racism Relates to Hitler?</h1>I understand it may not be apparent right away. There are many differences, but at the same time, there are many similarities. Allow me to explain.Racism represents putting one group of people — in this case, divided by race — above others. It dictates supremacism, based on the colour of skin — AKA white supremacism. It perpetuates discrimination and, often, violence against a specific group of individuals — usually, a smaller one. Racism doesn’t have any foundation, such as scientific or spiritual — it’s triggered by pure hate.How does Hitler fit into this? Well, while fascism has a much broader definition, supremacism was a part of Hitler’s beliefs. As we know, he considered Jewish people — and many others too — “worse” and “lower” compared to others. He perpetuated the idea of supremacism of one nation over others and used that hate to provoke violence. Hitler convinced German people they are better compared to a smaller group of people — Jewish in particular. He also didn’t have any scientific or spiritual proof of why the Aryan race is supreme to everyone else.Don’t you see the resemblance of these two concepts? In my opinion, it’s pretty evident. Hitler was a tyrant and a dictator, who believed that the Aryan race is above and supreme to all the other ones. Now, what do racist people believe in? Don’t they believe in the same thing — that their race is supreme to others?<h1 id="7c6c">Don’t You

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Dare Be Racist Around Me</h1>I’ve always called out people on their racism and other forms of discrimination. However, I will admit that in certain situations, I got so tired and overwhelmed by the hate; I chose to zip it and not start a verbal fight. Despite that, I agree that racism and hatred in general should always be addressed. No one should stay silent. One of the ways of me ceasing the silence and being vocal is precisely what I described: mentioning Hitler.Again: an Eastern European here! I lost many family members to Nazis, who were guided by Hitler. I have only met a few of them since the war ended in 1945, and I was born in the early 90s. I’ve only seen the pictures of those who were lost to the war. However, European history, particularly the last 100 years, is an integral part of who I am. I was raised learning about the horror of discrimination, supremacism and fascism. I base my life around the philosophy of respecting and valuing everyone, despite their race, heritage, looks, age, gender, sexual orientation, and many other factors. It’s a part of me. All of it comes from the Second World War’s history. Well, and from basic humanity.Don’t you dare be racist around me. I won’t start a fight; I won’t waste my time — I will simply mention Hitler. This usually shuts people up in a matter of seconds. If it doesn’t, I will blatantly compare them to him. And trust me, not everyone, especially in North America, particularly in my circle, can be a worthy opponent when I call them out on their racism like that. What, you don’t want to be compared to Hitler? Then don’t be racist.We all know it’s not about Hitler. It’s not about any dictator or any historical figure for that matter. Racism and other forms of discrimination come from hate, lack of education, absence of human decency and compassion, as well as many other ugly traits.There is no place for people like that in my heart. I will somewhat tolerate them if I have no other choice, but I will throw them out of my life the first chance I get.You are welcome to borrow my Hitler-inspired tactics. Although, I’m guessing, not everyone would be thrilled about bringing up the horrific man who should have never been born.</article></body>

When My White Friends are Being Racist, I Bring up Hitler

Believe it or not, it’s working!

I surround myself with a great group of friends and loved ones, who I care about very much. Unfortunately, once in a while, someone indecent enters my friend circle, and it takes some time to push them out. In addition to that, I’m not going to lie; I recently discovered that some of my friends could be classified as “racist.” I’ve never noticed that before. Side note: not all of them are white. It wasn’t a pleasant discovery, and I’m currently disconnecting and minimizing our interactions. Blocking such people is unlikely, as I work with them or have them for relatives. Having that said, I’m in control of my friendships and human interactions — and I choose not to be close to people like that.

Believe it or not, but bringing up a ruthless dictator helps shut most of them up. Hooray!

My Connection to Hitler

That probably sounded bad — I swear, I don’t have a direct connection to that man! However, because of my heritage, I kind of have a historical connection to the corresponding historical events

I’m Eastern-European. If you met Eastern European individuals, you know that every single one of us had a family member who participated in the Second World War, or at least in the first one. Yes, Hitler began his activism during the First World War: according to the history books I read, the First World War propaganda influenced him greatly, which is when it all started.

Anyway, let’s stop the history lecture. Many European folks have or had relatives fighting the war, Eastern-Europeans aren’t the only ones. We are, however, raised talking about the Second World War all the freaking time. I’ve read about it since I was six, and the local education is heavily influenced by history — so is the politics.

I spent half of my childhood listening to my great grandfather, who went through WWII and survived. Additionally, I would constantly hear stories about my other relatives who lost their lives during the war. It has always been a point of pride and inspiration, not just for my family but for the entire culture. For us, bringing up Adolf Hitler isn’t a big deal.

If you go to the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, France, and many other countries, talking about Hitler isn’t accustomed. If you say his name out loud, people around you will stare, as if you just mentioned Voldemort. But if you go to Eastern Europe, it’s not a big deal. Obviously, I wouldn’t bring him up while shopping for sex toys or buying milk. But by the end of the day, no one freaks out when you say “Hitler.” Because the chances are, you’re probably just discussing historical events or mentioning the war heroes of your family.

How Racism Relates to Hitler?

I understand it may not be apparent right away. There are many differences, but at the same time, there are many similarities. Allow me to explain.

Racism represents putting one group of people — in this case, divided by race — above others. It dictates supremacism, based on the colour of skin — AKA white supremacism. It perpetuates discrimination and, often, violence against a specific group of individuals — usually, a smaller one. Racism doesn’t have any foundation, such as scientific or spiritual — it’s triggered by pure hate.

How does Hitler fit into this? Well, while fascism has a much broader definition, supremacism was a part of Hitler’s beliefs. As we know, he considered Jewish people — and many others too — “worse” and “lower” compared to others. He perpetuated the idea of supremacism of one nation over others and used that hate to provoke violence. Hitler convinced German people they are better compared to a smaller group of people — Jewish in particular. He also didn’t have any scientific or spiritual proof of why the Aryan race is supreme to everyone else.

Don’t you see the resemblance of these two concepts? In my opinion, it’s pretty evident. Hitler was a tyrant and a dictator, who believed that the Aryan race is above and supreme to all the other ones. Now, what do racist people believe in? Don’t they believe in the same thing — that their race is supreme to others?

Don’t You Dare Be Racist Around Me

I’ve always called out people on their racism and other forms of discrimination. However, I will admit that in certain situations, I got so tired and overwhelmed by the hate; I chose to zip it and not start a verbal fight. Despite that, I agree that racism and hatred in general should always be addressed. No one should stay silent. One of the ways of me ceasing the silence and being vocal is precisely what I described: mentioning Hitler.

Again: an Eastern European here! I lost many family members to Nazis, who were guided by Hitler. I have only met a few of them since the war ended in 1945, and I was born in the early 90s. I’ve only seen the pictures of those who were lost to the war. However, European history, particularly the last 100 years, is an integral part of who I am. I was raised learning about the horror of discrimination, supremacism and fascism. I base my life around the philosophy of respecting and valuing everyone, despite their race, heritage, looks, age, gender, sexual orientation, and many other factors. It’s a part of me. All of it comes from the Second World War’s history. Well, and from basic humanity.

Don’t you dare be racist around me. I won’t start a fight; I won’t waste my time — I will simply mention Hitler. This usually shuts people up in a matter of seconds. If it doesn’t, I will blatantly compare them to him. And trust me, not everyone, especially in North America, particularly in my circle, can be a worthy opponent when I call them out on their racism like that. What, you don’t want to be compared to Hitler? Then don’t be racist.

We all know it’s not about Hitler. It’s not about any dictator or any historical figure for that matter. Racism and other forms of discrimination come from hate, lack of education, absence of human decency and compassion, as well as many other ugly traits.

There is no place for people like that in my heart. I will somewhat tolerate them if I have no other choice, but I will throw them out of my life the first chance I get.

You are welcome to borrow my Hitler-inspired tactics. Although, I’m guessing, not everyone would be thrilled about bringing up the horrific man who should have never been born.