It is illegal to use a swastika image in Germany other than in such an exhibit. This is interesting in that common objects which were involved in propaganda and persuasion are featured.
Meanwhile, in the US, we are having constant corporate-sponsored political ads, thanks to the Supreme Court's decision. Ironic.
Exhibit explores how Hitler taught a nation to hate - CNN.com
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A new study published this week in the German magazine Der Spiegel revealed far-right thoughts are common in Germany today. One-third of Germans said they would send foreigners home if there were not enough jobs to go around. One-sixth of Germans said Jews have too much influence.
BBC News - Merkel says German multicultural society has failed
A recent survey showed that more than 30% of Germans believed Germany was "overrun by foreigners". The study - by the Friedrich Ebert Foundation think-tank - also showed that roughly the same number thought that some 16 million of Germany's immigrants or people with foreign origins had come to the country for the social benefits.
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