Nach der Nazi-Kontroverse zieht die Regierung die Namen von Gedenkstätten für Opfer des Kommunismus zurück
https://ottawacitizen.com/public-service/defence-watch/victims-of-communism-memorial-names-nazis
Nach der Nazi-Kontroverse zieht die Regierung die Namen von Gedenkstätten für Opfer des Kommunismus zurück
https://ottawacitizen.com/public-service/defence-watch/victims-of-communism-memorial-names-nazis
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This is PM Harper’s gift that just keeps on giving. What started out as a gesture designed for his supporters, is now a quagmire that has long outlasted him.
A great example of not allowing staff to think through the potential complications (I’m assuming that’s the case) around choosing names. A few discussions with WWII historians with knowledge about Eastern European and the Balkans would have flagged the murky situation. The „enemy of my enemy is my friend“ approach made for some very uncomfortable relationships.
It’s a nice idea in theory, and I love that it ticks off the tankies, but anyone who knows the history would have predicted this problem. It’s like when Freeland et al clapped for Yaroslav Hunka after Speaker Rota said he fought for Ukrainian independence against the Russians during WW2. Yikes!