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Austrians and Germans have a similar "problem" in discussions when it comes to "our" Nazi-past, yet I don't have a problem at all discussing, and if necessary derailing the discussion a bit to address the issue.
Mistakes were made in our history. Slavery was one just like the whole Nazi-movement was one. I believe that both have had too big of an impact on how the world is today to just sweep them aside, eventhough it might seem the "comfortable" thing to do. How should you we learn from our mistakes if we do not fully understand them?
If the comparison is completely off point it shouldn't be too hard sweeping it aside with a counter-argument. If it is relevant to the point, then I'll gladly elaborate the point brought up, and I think that's the right thing to do.
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