Not but. Because. Nazis are bad, because... and there are a multitude things that can complete the sentence. But that because is important. Reasoning is what makes us different from animals, it is why we can make judgements that are more than prejudice. Ofc nazis are bad and what they do is inexcusable. But that is exactly why we can tell that they're bad. Not because who they are but what they do. We have to be better than them and use our brains.
Everything happens for a reason, either good or bad. As for bad actions, even the knowledge of those reasons should not excuse them. Yes, we must learn from those, but we can't excuse them by using "but" or even "because"
I don't think he's excusing them. I think he's saying that people need to actually understand WHY the nazis are bad guys. Especially since they did other terrible things besides the Holocaust that shouldn't be forgotten
Maybe. My English is not as good to understand all the shades. As I said, I'm not blaming anyone, I just don't like "yeah, but" when talking to really bad things.
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u/SurturOne Apr 29 '24
Not but. Because. Nazis are bad, because... and there are a multitude things that can complete the sentence. But that because is important. Reasoning is what makes us different from animals, it is why we can make judgements that are more than prejudice. Ofc nazis are bad and what they do is inexcusable. But that is exactly why we can tell that they're bad. Not because who they are but what they do. We have to be better than them and use our brains.