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I think it's origins are that it was a Hindu symbol of peace and tranquility.
Quite ironic really, if you think about how the Nazis used it.
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When I see a swastika in the western world, outside of hindu/buddhist/other religious contexts, I assume it is being used as a Nazi symbol, which it generally is. I recognize that it really is a symbol of peace in many parts of the world, but I'm not about to go get a swastika tatoo or wear swastika clothing.
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It all depends on the context, really. If I see a swastika drawn on the bathroom walls at school, I know that it isn't intended as a Hindu symbol of peace and tranquility. However, if I see one on a Hindu statue or temple, then it is perfectly acceptable (in my eyes).
It should not be forgotten that it was once used as a symbol of hate, but it should be allowed to be used by any culture as a symbol of peace, like it originally was.
And sadly, yes I do see swastika's in my school which is why I have started always carrying a sharpie with me.
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You need two to shake hands, but only one to make a fist...
Without meaning to go off topic, its arguable that Stalin tainted the hammer and sickle in much the way Hitler tainted the swastika. Back when I was a peak of my activity, the red fist was the default symbol of our movement thanks to the USSR and the other satellite stalinist monstrosities.
yeah the swastika is very tainted here in the states....even on indian reservations where I grew up people hated it....and it is a native american symbol just like in many cultures....
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Most of us will not see the day when the Swastika is not immediately associated with Fascism/Nazism and that is basically just how it is. No matter what the roots are, the Fascists stood under that banner.
Exactly. Alot of people are aware of it's roots, but it was tainted and it will be very long before it is ever seen as anything else but the symbol of Nazism.
Supporting Nazism in any fashion, jokingly or not, should be recognized as some sort of threat. If it was to provoke, then give them the pleasure. Take action. Cross it out, use the Sharpie. It's not really that much of a big deal, but it's not hard to put an X through it or something. Joking with Racism isn't funny.
