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7. This is why it belongs.

Sun Jul 21, 2013, 11:10 PM

Jul 2013

This is the proposed memorial.

It's offensive to all the others killed in the Holocaust

Are you serious?

What you call a "religious symbol" was used to mark human beings for death.

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FFRF objects to religious symbol at Ohio Capitol [View all] rug Jul 2013 OP

Complicated one, imo. cbayer Jul 2013 #1

The Holocaust involved many more than Jews.. MellowDem Jul 2013 #3

I wouldn't object if other symbols were part of the display... MellowDem Jul 2013 #5

So, if the artist displayed other symbols, say cbayer Jul 2013 #6

Bullshit... MellowDem Jul 2013 #8

This is why it belongs. rug Jul 2013 #7

That wasn't the only badge... MellowDem Jul 2013 #9

Actually I believe the Romani and the disabled were the first killed Goblinmonger Jul 2013 #20

This sculpture at Dachau might be a good example of a way to go Rob H. Jul 2013 #13

A bit gaudy, but I like the concept. cbayer Jul 2013 #14

That's a well thought out monument. rug Jul 2013 #16

Is it a matter of perspective? Jim__ Jul 2013 #10

The star incorporates okasha Jul 2013 #15

they're nuts struggle4progress Jul 2013 #17

Seems to me they have a choice. okasha Jul 2013 #19