Auschwitz was at the end of a long process. We must remember that it did not start from gas chambers.
This hatred was gradually developed by humans. From ideas, words, stereotypes & prejudice through legal exclusion, dehumanization & escalating violence... to systematic and industrial murder.
Auschwitz took time.
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Not only did it not start with gas chambers but it didn't even start with Auschwitz... many camps were set up before 1940 when Auschwitz opened in order to incarcerate increased political prisoners, resistance groups, and groups deemed racially inferior, such as Jews and Roma (Gypsies) and weaker (handicapped). Among these were Gusen (39) Neuengamme (1940) Gross-Rosen (1940) Auschwitz (1940) Natzweiler (1940) Stutthof a Gestapo Labor Education camp 1942 Majdanek (Feb 1943)
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People don't know most of them. I was at the Stutthof many times and traces of people's torture were still visible. I wish people were taught that in school. I wish they were shown the pictures and had a chance to go. Maybe it would make a difference.
Exactly.... look at Guantanamo...
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