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It isn't illegal to question the Holocaust, only to suggest that it never happened. Questions about the events, their motivation, and how they happened are great questions, and many books have been written on the subject.
The Holocaust as a whole was a well-documented process with an high degree of transparency into Hitler's government and their intentions. This isn't a nebulous subject that with no clear facts. The Holocaust happened and unfortunately much of the modern world watched it happen under their noses, for far longer than they should have, before they acted to put it to an end. Statements that minimize the horror and brutality involved in the mass murder (of the Jews) is seen as tantamount to supporting the Nazi aims.
In Germany, Austria, and other countries, there are specific laws against Holocaust denial, which is viewed as an attempt to re-write history and rehabilitate the Nazi party (which is also highly restricted). Given the terrible consequences of the war in which it occurred, Germany has a vested interest in seeing that something similar does not happen again.
Unfortunately, genocides (mostly covert) continue to occur on a smaller scale in ethnic conflicts around the world.
*For the specific Holocaust denial laws in various countries, see the related link.
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Is it illegal in America to say the holocaust never happened?
Of course it's not illegal in the US. There are 15 or 16 countries in Europe where it is illegal to deny the Holocaust in public.
Was the Holocaust illegal?
Yes. Mass murder of innocent civilians is a crime by international law, and also was at the time of the Holocaust.
What to bring to the Holocaust?
The Holocaust is not some Jewish festival. Please see the related question.
Why is the holocaust denied?
Have a look at the related question.
How was Jewish Marriage affected in the Holocaust?
From September 1935, yes. Please see the related question.
What is the name of the illegal newspaper Jews made during the holocaust?
they made many illegal newspapers (or newssheets) during the Holocaust.
Is it illegal in America to say the holocaust never happened?
Of course it's not illegal in the US. There are 15 or 16 countries in Europe where it is illegal to deny the Holocaust in public.
Who was over the Holocaust?
This question doesn't make sense. Do you mean "what was the cause of the Holocaust?" Do you mean "who was responsible for the Holocaust?" Rephrase the question.
What is a question about the Holocaust using the word how?
How did the Holocaust evolve.
Was the Holocaust illegal?
Yes. Mass murder of innocent civilians is a crime by international law, and also was at the time of the Holocaust.
Can you have pictures on the holocaust?
no its illegal if google search it nothing comes up
Where has laws against Holocaust denial?
In places such as Germany and Israel, Holocaust Denial is illegal. Please See Related Links below.
Who are the US allies in the Holocaust?
This question confuses the Holocaust (genocide) with World War 2.
Who did the allies battle in during the Holocaust?
This question confuses the holocaust with World War 2.
What to bring to the Holocaust?
The Holocaust is not some Jewish festival. Please see the related question.
What did the conflict start in the holocaust?
The Holocaust was not a conflict. It was nass murder. Please see the related question.
Will there be another Holocaust?
its a question people are thinking about there are a lot of anti semites out there my opinion no there will not be anothere holocaust
