Neo-Nazis and their Brothers

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Did you know that Nazis are planning to start another war? Neo-Nazis have existed since the fall of the 3rd Reich. They have been getting more people to join and support their cause. Yet, “Hitler’s Children” can be stopped, just like Hitler’s SS and SA’s were stopped. But, why are neo-Nazis active? Why are people joining them? How can they be stopped? Neo-Nazis are a growing threat and can be prevented from expanding their terroristic activities in the U.S.
“Fascism is like a hydra- you can cut off its head in the Germany of the ‘30s and ‘40s, but it’ll still turn up on your back doorstep in a slightly altered guise” (Coraline). Alan Moore, in this quote, is basically saying that just because the group looks different than other groups, they’re still under one leader. Neo-Nazi groups come in all different groups and ideologies. Skinheads, called that because of their shaved heads, are stereotyped as racist, violent, xenophobes, homophobes, and worship Hitler and his 3rd Reich. For example, Richard Butler, a neo-Nazi leader, was quoted by the Los Angeles Times as saying this, "I admired [Hitler] because it seemed like he was the only one who stood up” (“Richard Butler”). William Pierce, who was a leading figure in the National Alliance, has members that have done bank robberies, bombings and are literally terrorists (Southern Poverty Law Center). Pierce wrote the Turner Diaries, which is heavily regarded as the Bible among fellow racists. The Turner Diaries is a race war novel based off of his experiences in his Alliance group. Pierce died in 2002. Even Churches have come together, under the banner of terrorism, to fight, on the wrong side. The Church of the Creator, led by Mike Hale, regard themselves above all the r...

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...ere’s hope, for they can be prevented from expanding and ending up like the Ukraine. Terrorists often joined due to problems at home, or with their life, but they didn’t seek the responsible help. We must guide them to the responsible help. We know people like the terrorist, the kid who has parents who are separated. Our neighbor who’s “barely getting by” financially. The CEO who has no empathy for their employee’s. The teacher who’s socially awkward and has a hard time relating to the staff and students. We, as a community, and as a nation, must help them. Whether it’s becoming their friend, offering them some money, helping the kids parents by looking out for the kid. The world needs to become united, instead of divided because of terrorism. We can prevent Terrorist Cults from expanding and growing by the means of hate, by promoting love to all.

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