At the age of 96, Simon Wiesenthal died today after a long illness. Although he was best known as an unwavering "Nazi Hunter", Wiesenthal also dedicated a large portion of his life to teaching tolerance and understanding.
If you have never read it, Wiesenthal's book The Sunflower is well worth the time. It's one that I have read over and over throughout the years.
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September 20th, 2005 04:20 AM #1Moderator
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September 20th, 2005 05:39 PM #2Guest
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Makes it hard to discuss since I haven't read the book! Would like to though. Sort of a busy season just now for me.
What exactly are the limits of forgiveness I wonder, acording to him? Or would that be spoiling it?
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September 20th, 2005 06:36 PM #3Moderator
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I haven't read The Sunflower, but being Jewish (whose family elders are holocaust survivors) I definitely cherish Simon Wiesenthal's actions in the past 60 years and count him as one of the most important Human Rights activists (and one who actually DOES things and not just talk) in modern times.
I'm free to do whatever I, whatever I choose and I'll sing the blues if I want
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September 21st, 2005 05:34 AM #4Bullfrog
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Yet sadly people feel the need to do THIS sort of crap and insult his memory.
"quod nihil sit tam infirmium aut quam fama potentiae nom sua vi nixae"
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