ahhh, the forum just spammed my message… sorry, but anyway: as a jew i can’t help but see the swastica as the nazis
seeing that there is an exact opposite meaning to it in india is an eye opener, but the fact remains that coke would be wize not to bring the toy to isreal… i respect peoples rights to see the symbol in its purer form, but it still kind of feels wrong to me the other way…
p.s. if someone could explain the differences because the pictures i’ve seen are just turned, not flipped or anything
Also, if anyone has read The Great Gatsby, that the swastika was a decorative symbol before Hitler took it into account. And, i believe it was already said, but that the Hindu swastika stands for peace/life. What I think is sad is that papers would publish those adds attacking Coke before looking it up themselves. They really should think before publishing on such a large scale. If there is no editor’s revision somewhere in a later edition of the NY Post I would be thouroughly disappointed. And yes, it certainly was a tragedy what happened during WWII that should NEVER be repeated under ANY circumstances, and maybe all the controversy over the swastika symbol will keep the event in our minds to prevent it from happening ever again.
All I can say is this, if the designs were the decorative, graceful designs that were illustrated in the first post, I think the controversy would be unreasonable. however, when i looked at the picture, the designs on the robot did look to me more like the nazi swastika. I’m sure this is unintentional, but there is a history to the symbol, and a very deep emotional meaning. To not aknowledge that is to ignore the sufferings of millions of people, and forget that, whatever its original use, the swastika was the symbol placed before them as the emblem of their tormentors.
I think Coke was right to pull the toy. Should the newspapers have presented the rest of the meanings of the swastika? yeah, but that doesn’t change the fact that it has represented pain and suffering to millions of people.
In short, freedom of speech is great, but if you want to remain a product that sells, be smarter.
Sorry for bringing up lost threads, but I feel I should say something.
I’m not an great on my WWII history, or history period…but the swastika was also a meaning of good will and friendship in the indian language (since they used symbols for meanings). I also believe that you should and shouldn’t wear a swastika. It all depends on your intentions. The fact that it has a thought of hatred, murder, and dispise now, but peace, love, and happiness then something people don’t know. They all assume that it means that you support Hitler. So, I feel you should be able to, and Coke should’ve still put those things on the market still.
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Also, if anyone has read The Great Gatsby, that the swastika was a decorative symbol before Hitler took it into account. And, i believe it was already said, but that the Hindu swastika stands for peace/life.
If I remeber correctly that was a Jewish character who had it in his front door. It certainly confused the hell out of me before I read the little notes they had.
