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Is It Okay to Punch a Nazi?

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26 January 2017

By Alex Khalil

Over the last few days, we’ve seen what is basically the plot of Wolfenstein: The New Order play out. We’re living in an alternate universe where a small group of people who believe people should be killed based on religion and ethnicity are essentially gaining a foothold in mainstream media.

Let’s get one thing straight.

Obviously, this all stems from Richard Spencer being thumped on live television. And let’s not sugar coat it. The guy is a neo-Nazi piece of b**p, from the guys stood around him with ‘whites matter too’ signs, and the Pepe badge on his coat, which has been claimed as part of internet Nazi propaganda.

So, think about it. Is it okay to punch Nazis?

Well let’s look at history for that. From Captain America, to Indiana Jones, Hellboy, Wolverine, and obviously, World War II, where that’s literally all we did for about six years.

The better question is should be is it safe to punch a Nazi?

In today’s current climate… it might not be.

But let’s get one thing clear.

Nazism is not an ‘alternate viewpoint’. It’s not like someone being a vegan. There’s no compromise. There is no way anyone who aligns themselves with this kind of ideal, an ideal that caused the deaths of million in the 40s, and thousands since due to crimes driven by racial and religious reasons, could ever have a space in modern society.

This has been a B**P service announcement.

You aren’t alone.

And just for good measure.

Let’s never forget this moment.

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