Nazi memorabilia: is it wrong to collect it?

What would you think of a person who collects Nazi memorabilia?

Are you interested in history? I am interested in all history. Does it matter if you collect something that is considered controversial? It is, after all, part of history.

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ChipmunkErnie · 70-79, M

Thinking about it, I'd say in most cases it indicates a disturbing fascination with racism, violence, etc., particularly if it's the ONLY memorabilia a person collects. Collecting WWII memorabilia that includes Nazi materials would be one thing, but to collect only Nazi materials I'd take as a warning sign to be wary of that person.

tenente · 100+, M

@ChipmunkErnie it's really difficult not drawing conclusions on such a subversive topic. innocent or not you can't be blamed for feeling uneasy about such as past time

ChipmunkErnie · 70-79, M

@tenente The hard part is how to consider the collection of memorabilia linked to hate, racism, and the murder of millions of Jews, Slavs, Roma, handicapped, gay, etc. etc. etc. people as "innocent".

tenente · 100+, M

@ChipmunkErnie exactly