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Why does the Swastika get more hatred and censorship over the Hammer and Sickle?

Both symbols were the emblems of nations that caused great atrocities. However you see far more censorship is hate for the Swastika and SS emblem than you do for the Hammer and Sickle. The Soviet Union has caused far more death and even more so with the rise of communist powers in our history than Nazi Germany ever did.

However today you only see the Swastika used by inbred rednecks while the Hammer and sickle can be seen on the shirts, buttons, bumper stickers, and beanies of edgy skinny high schoolers or young adults in college.

Either we accept our history as the human race and by censoring them both or not get worked up about either.

What are your thoughts?

Discuss.
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WeighedDown · 36-40, M
The Swastika was popular before the Nazis existed. It was originally a symbol of Good Fortune and a mark of protection.
TakingBackMidgard · 26-30, M
Just as the SS lightning bolts are the Norse Runic symbol for S in the Elder Futhark @WeighedDown
WeighedDown · 36-40, M
@TakingBackMidgard information I did not know
TakingBackMidgard · 26-30, M
Yep there is actually a movement of people who practice Norse Paganism, Asatru, Odinism, who formed something I think called Pagans against White Supremacy. Because a lot of Neo Nazis and the Kirk use symbols such as the Valknut and Thor’s hammer.

So basically today’s Vikings are pissed@WeighedDown