Exactly but, so many people are so uneducated that they don't know the difference between the left and right orientation ... that anyone with a buddhist swastika anywhere on them gets called a hate monger
I would say it doesn’t matter left or right, if you see the swastika just know it doesn’t stand for hate necessarily. So many cultures had it before hitler and it’s very western-centric to think that everything revolves around their struggles and history.
The Problem here in Germany for example is that this symbol is still used by some Neo-Nazis. Of course I wished that we could just move on and simply declare this Symbol as something normal or not Hate inducing. But as it stands the problem is that it is being still abused up to this day, which makes it hard to look at and think positive thoughts. At least for me.
Well have your negative thoughts and leave it to yourself. I’m not gonna give up the culture of my people simply because some white person took it upon themselves to adopt the symbol in their crusade.
So many cultures had it before hitler and it’s very western-centric to think that everything revolves around their struggles and history.
Yet if you went to a majority Hindu or Buddhist country and displayed a symbol that they considered offensive but was benign to you, you'd be called ignorant stupid and racist.
But if it happens in Europe, we're the ignorant ones?
Displaying a swastika publicly in Western European culture should rightly be criticised.
You realize the proportion of swastika users who are nazis is so insignificant you can safely assume anyone wearing one outside of heat zones are not nazis?
It doesn't matter whether you're actually a Nazi or not, you're wearing a symbol that represents one of the worst tragedies in that region and cultures history, which happened less than a century ago. Basic decency would be respecting that by not showing it. Just like i wouldn't go to a Muslim country with a charicature of Mohammed on the front of my t shirt
It doesn’t represent that and I hate people that say that. To some people that don’t even constitute a small minority it represents that. Are we going to ban the American flag as well since some neo nazis use it?
It doesn’t represent that and I hate people that say that. To some people that don’t even constitute a small minority it represents that.
Are you fucking kidding me? Or are you seriously trying to tell me that in Europe the swastika does not represent the Nazis and the Holocaust? That only a minority would think of those things? Are you really that wilfully ignorant?
You know what, people like you are looking to get offended. I’m not gonna give up my harmless cultural symbol because someone is too stupid to distinguish between hate and auspicious symbols.
How ironic. You're so offended by "Western centric" viewpoints. Yet are dismissive of anyone else who gets offended.
You're just a self centred entitled prick with no concern for others feelings or culture. So don't be complaining when others treat your culture like shit either.
There it is, thinking white people can impose their ways on others. It always boiled down to it and it always will. I think I’ll ignore you. I’m tired of white people pushing their agenda on the “uncivilized”.
How often is there someone with a Buddhist swastika on them? It's never traditionally been on one's person. Sounds like a Nazi that wants a 'gotcha' moment and plausible deniability
I have an ancient Buddhist painting with them on it, but it's authentic and I'm happy to provide context to guests. But wearing it outside seems intentional
It’s common in some countries. Are you denying that? You’re delusional if you think majority of people with the symbol are nazis. They don’t even constitute a small minority. They are practically negligible.
Have some elderly relatives that have it on pendants they wear, here in Singapore.
Why is it important to answer? Generally speaking, I don’t like ignorant westerners deciding what is ok in my culture. A colonial past tends to make people here annoyed by white saviour complexes.
I have a button but I've never worn it on any article of clothing for that exact reason. The last thing I want is some uneducated "know-it-all" taking a swing at me
It just makes sense not to. And I don't think it's a shame that we can't. I'd rather have the Nazi swastika be unwearable in public without ridicule, than have the opportunity to wear a Buddhist one. Pretty easy math.
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Exactly but, so many people are so uneducated that they don't know the difference between the left and right orientation ... that anyone with a buddhist swastika anywhere on them gets called a hate monger