It's one thing to surrender to the opposing armies at the time, but to realize one's wrong in order to apologize in a formal and appropriate setting to the victims and their extended families would be a whole different thing altogether in my opinion.
I think it would be an historical event that could show that the German people are truly saddened by the past, and that they are truly a friend and protector of humanity in which is to be first and foremost within this day and age, and within the new German nation.
If not officially apologized, then would it be appropriate as a huge gesture of humanatarian kindness to do so now ?? My thoughts are that the German nation would want to show their humanatarian side in righting the wrongs of the past by officially separating that nation from the past forever and forever more Amen.
These stories are so sad when watching them, but they are needed in order to understand the human condition, and to understand how it can fail so tragically as we have given witness to over the many decades and generation's looking back now.. To be able to say that an entire nation is sorry for such tragic events (regardless of the time involved) could be the most healing thing ever for a nation. Closure is very important in a situation like that, and if that chapter has never truly been closed, then it should be, and it can be.
This is not to suggest any guilt on the German people living today, but rather only a suggestion that something can be done by those living today in order to truly honor and remember those poor people who had suffered so horrifically under the weight of it all during and after their experiences in that situation.
For decades, Germany showed how horrible they felt. They taught about how wrong it was and wanted to make sure nothing like that ever happened again. We lived in Germany for 4 years when my husband was in the Air Force. When I went shopping to the local stores, I noticed how Anne Frank's picture was in all the picture frames for sale.
Now, Merkel seems to be supporting those, namely the Muslims, who want to eliminate the Jews. Hitler would approve of her actions. Merkel and her ilk are allowing Muslims to take over Europe. They even made it a crime to insult Islam in any way. While they claimed the law covered all religions, it's proving not to be true. They cover up the crimes against women and children committed by Muslim men.
Why is Merkel doing this? Does she also hate Jews?
When refugees were being seeded all over the world, they were coming before Christians who actually were facing persecution. The U.N. made decisions regarding who would be granted refugee status. A tiny percent of non-Muslims were allowed. Even though Jews and Christians were being murdered because of their religion, they were passed over in favor of Muslims who claimed they wanted to migrate to countries with better schools. Many were economic refugees. So, the threat of death isn't deemed as important as someone wanting to improve their financial status.
Merkel doesn't seem to care that Muslims want Israel completely annihilated. She supports them and even covers for them when they bring their messed-up culture to her country and their neighbors.
