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In reply to the discussion: 70 years ago today 3 German students were beheaded for anti-Nazi pamphlets [View all]xocet
(3,871 posts)43. Yes, it is sad that these events happened.
Thank you for filling in precise translations and for sharing you family story. It has been quite a while since I have used German properly, so it is good that you speak German.
By the way, I first heard of the White Rose Society years ago in Stuttgart. They are worth remembering.
Yes, Bush et al should be prosecuted for their crimes.
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70 years ago today 3 German students were beheaded for anti-Nazi pamphlets [View all]
pampango
Feb 2013
OP
Just watched it. It is a fantastic movie. Highly recommended. Thanks for the other suggestions. n/t
pampango
Feb 2013
#31
Thank you for posting this... In Wisconsin freedom of speech has to be negotiated.
midnight
Feb 2013
#7
Many were. Basically the same sort of people who comprise the Republican base today.
Marr
Feb 2013
#32
In many ways we need to see this same type of courage in our elected leaders today.
Pakid
Feb 2013
#15
there's footage on Youtube of Judge Roland Freiser. He's well portrayed in the Sophie Scholl film
Voice for Peace
Feb 2013
#16
Gotta lot a NAZIs around here still. And we ALL need to call them out for what they are.
Octafish
Feb 2013
#18
There are some great pics at this site, a lot of history of the White Rose.
madfloridian
Feb 2013
#21
Execution 4 days after their arrest. "Justice" certainly was swift under the Nazis
rgbecker
Feb 2013
#30
Thank you, pampango, this story of courage in the face of insanity must live forever.
mountain grammy
Feb 2013
#37