In my last post I argued the point that these former Nazi men should be shown mercy. In this post I will argue the other side. But i will strongly feel that they should be able to say.
What these men are being accused of falls under the crimes against humanity. “Crimes against humanity: murder, extermination, enslavement, deporta tion, and other inhumane acts committed against civilian populations, before or during the war; or persecutions on political, racial or religious grounds in execution of or in connection with any crime within the jurisdiction of the Tribunal, whether or not in violation of the domestic law of the country where perpetrated.” What these men did fall under this criteria. Ya everyone is going to say that they are no harm to anyone now and they have lived happy lives. But the truth is that they have committed crimes and they should serve a punishment. No one deserves to loose their life just because of religion or race. The people that these men killed were just the same as them except they were Jewish.
Even though these men were in the military, they still saw what was going on and should have been able to tell right from wrong. Even if they were ordered to shoot someone or be apart of a shooting they had the decision to pull the trigger or not. They could of asked for an alternate position. Also there is a law that stats that you cannot use the excuse of following an order. Many claim that they were just following an order. However they can turn down an order if they do not agree. These men should be sent back and exiled from America. They have committed a crime and are still guilty for what they have done. They need to be punished for their actions.
Having them sent back would show them that they are still at blame for what they did. It would also show them that no matter how long ago a crime happened they are still guilty. Also by sending them back will be a punishment in it self cause they well be away from their families. Who cares that they are old they need to be punished for what they did.
Monday, September 28, 2009
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Exile or Mercy for old Nazi guards
The article Exile or Mercy for old Nazi guards is another example of how the effects of World War Two are still present till this day. In Michigan law official are trying to prosecute three former Nazi guards. These allegations are from event that happened during time period of World War Two. How can you possible now accuse someone of doing something that has happened over 60 years ago.
Like in the case of Mr. Leprich who served in the SS Death's Battalion. At the the time he was only 17. That is the age for a Junior or Senior in high school. Mr. Leprich was most likely forced into the Nazi regime like many others. Being 17 Mr. Leprich was taking orders not giving them. How can you possible fault some for doing what they were told especially during War time. He practically had no choice it was either serve the Nazi party or risk his own life.
I am not saying at all that I don't think what these men have done is wrong. I just dont understand how they can live in the States for so long and live good lives and now have all this pored upon them. I feel like these men came to the states to live a better life and try to put the past behind them. These men are living the normal American life and are no harm to society. Take Mr. Kalymon for example her worked at Chrysler for 25 years and then retired. His neighbors said that he was a wonderful man that helped shovel her snow. Its not like these men are in the States and hurting people cause of their religion or race.
I also strongly feel that these men should be able to stay cause of family reasons. They are all around the age of 80 and could be on the last stages of their lives. Deporting them is not just a punishment to them, but it also affects their families as well. Let them enjoy the last moments of their lives, don't remind them of the wrong they committed 60 years ago.
Like in the case of Mr. Leprich who served in the SS Death's Battalion. At the the time he was only 17. That is the age for a Junior or Senior in high school. Mr. Leprich was most likely forced into the Nazi regime like many others. Being 17 Mr. Leprich was taking orders not giving them. How can you possible fault some for doing what they were told especially during War time. He practically had no choice it was either serve the Nazi party or risk his own life.
I am not saying at all that I don't think what these men have done is wrong. I just dont understand how they can live in the States for so long and live good lives and now have all this pored upon them. I feel like these men came to the states to live a better life and try to put the past behind them. These men are living the normal American life and are no harm to society. Take Mr. Kalymon for example her worked at Chrysler for 25 years and then retired. His neighbors said that he was a wonderful man that helped shovel her snow. Its not like these men are in the States and hurting people cause of their religion or race.
I also strongly feel that these men should be able to stay cause of family reasons. They are all around the age of 80 and could be on the last stages of their lives. Deporting them is not just a punishment to them, but it also affects their families as well. Let them enjoy the last moments of their lives, don't remind them of the wrong they committed 60 years ago.
Monday, September 21, 2009
Power of Words
"Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few."Winston Churchill- August 20, 1940. Was first said when Churchill visited an operations room on a day of battle. These words were meant to inspire his countrymen after so many battles the their situation was now much better.
"Come then, let us go forward together with our united strength." Winston Churchill - May 13, 1940. This quote comes from the speech "Blood, toil, tears, and sweat" giving during the Battle of France. This was Churchill's first speech to the House after taking over Prime Minister. These words were used to help Motivate the British in one of the most dangerous period of the war.
"We shall defend our island whatever the cost may be. We shall fight on beaches, landing grounds, in fields, in streets and on the hills. We shall never surrender." Winston Churchill- June 4, 1940.This was also said by Churchill in front of the House of Commons trying to revive the British spirits during one of their finest hours .
Let us therefore brace ourselves to our duties, and so bear ourselves that, if the British Empire and its Commonwealth last for a thousand years, men will say, "This was their finest hour." Winston Churchill- June 18, 1940. Another great line spoken by Churchill once again in front of the House of Commons. This was given in the speech anticipating the Battle of Britain. This was the third speech given to the house of commons trying the revive the British morale.
"Come then, let us go forward together with our united strength." Winston Churchill - May 13, 1940. This quote comes from the speech "Blood, toil, tears, and sweat" giving during the Battle of France. This was Churchill's first speech to the House after taking over Prime Minister. These words were used to help Motivate the British in one of the most dangerous period of the war.
"We shall defend our island whatever the cost may be. We shall fight on beaches, landing grounds, in fields, in streets and on the hills. We shall never surrender." Winston Churchill- June 4, 1940.This was also said by Churchill in front of the House of Commons trying to revive the British spirits during one of their finest hours .
Let us therefore brace ourselves to our duties, and so bear ourselves that, if the British Empire and its Commonwealth last for a thousand years, men will say, "This was their finest hour." Winston Churchill- June 18, 1940. Another great line spoken by Churchill once again in front of the House of Commons. This was given in the speech anticipating the Battle of Britain. This was the third speech given to the house of commons trying the revive the British morale.
Sunday, September 20, 2009
College
Hello, my name is Chad welcome to my blog. I am a freshman in college and so far i am loving it. I have only been in college for a little more then a week. At first I was kinda nervous to start college, I had no idea what to expect. You always here people saying that college is so different then high school. Well i am now a believer of that. In college you have so much freedom and you have the power of picking your own classes. Having this power is amazing i am not a big morning person and this allows to me schedule afternoon classes. Another major difference is how much more the internet is used in college. Some of my classes depend on the internet to do assingments like this one for my composition class. Also in college time management is the key to success.
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