“The wounds it inflicted in Hanau cannot heal in a state that fails in its duty to protect, with a police force that neglects to provide help and a society that is unwilling to change” Opinion | StefanRochow
killed in a racially motivated terrorist shooting spree
Why wasn’t the murderer’s firearms licence revoked when he became the subject of an investigation and criminal proceedings – and drawing attention to himself with his racist manifesto and conspiracy theories? Why were the emergency exits at the Arena Bar locked on the night of the shooting, making escape impossible? Why did the police fail to respond despite being called several times by Vili Viorel Paun, one of the victims, who followed the perpetrator in his car and was later shot and killed?...
Many politicians have given speeches expressing their sadness, anger and horror about the events that occurred. A lot of those speeches incorporated time-worn phrases along the lines of, “never again” – pledges made on many previous occasions and rendered empty when the next attack happened. Part of the issue is framing: the face of right-wing extremism has changed considerably over recent years. Since 2015 right-wing parties have been gaining electoral support, giving the groups bigger platforms and wider audiences.
Today’s social divide has its origins in our sense of identity. On one side are the people who embrace a multicultural society and, on the other, are staunch nationalists. This isn’t just a German phenomenon; it can also be found throughout Europe and around the world.In 2020, the extremist agenda found a new platform upon which to flourish with protests against coronavirus measures.
It is good, important, and right to remember and remind people of what happened, and to show compassion to the survivors. Nevertheless, if we fail to get inside the minds of right-wing extremists this will be no more than a well-meant symbolic act.
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
German rail stops trains in half of country due to stormsGerman national railway company Deutsche Bahn (DBN.UL) said it has stopped long-distance train services in seven out of the country's 16 states after Hurricane Ylenia slammed northern Germany in the early hours of Thursday morning.
Read more »
Berlin: ‘Rabiye Kurnaz,’ ‘Stay Awake’ Win German Arthouse Cinema AwardsAndreas Dresen's political drama and Jamie Sisley's look at the impact of drug addiction won over the association of arthouse cinema owners.
Read more »
LA County Supes Call On State To 'Phase Out' Deadly Chemical Use Near CommunitiesThe motion targets underserved areas that are pollution-burdened. This comes on the seventh anniversary of the 2015 Torrance Refinery explosion, where a huge piece of debris narrowly missed a tank of a chemical that can turn into a flesh-eating fog in air.
Read more »
Indiana schools no longer required to haev students quarantine if they've been exposed to COVID-19Students who are exposed to COVID-19 will no longer be required to quarantine.
Read more »
Allianz Says Legal Bill for Investment-Fund Losses May Top $4 BillionGermany’s Allianz is setting aside more than $4 billion for legal expenses tied to its investment funds’ options losses during the pandemic’s early days
Read more »