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I didn’t see the earlier pics. Was the other insignia maybe derived from the Asian version?
Nov 18, 2019,17:20 PM
In which case maybe it wasn’t looking to depict the Nazi symbol?
As totally offensive as the latter is I wonder if a greater understanding of history and the universal ancient and still present symbol as seen in Asia - both Hindu & Buddhist - can’t it be reclaimed from the use / meaning it had last century (and is still used unfortunately) and returned to it’s original positive and life affirming attributes?
Was the original symbol that which the custom watch strap was trying to depict? I can imagine a Hindu being quite relaxed with such a custom strap. It would kind of sit more in harmony with the yin yang symbol too.
Just a thought.
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By: anaesdoc : November 18th, 2019-14:03
That's really offensive
By: mpg13 : November 18th, 2019-13:13
On the plus side if you see someone wearing the universally recognized symbol of hatred and racism on their wrist you know exactly who you're dealing with.
When traveling in India I saw many swastikas...
By: U3O8 : November 18th, 2019-13:48
I was told that it is fairly common in the Hindu religion. I think it is used for luck or protection. Was usually on storefronts and sometimes in powder or chalk on the floor in front of doors. Of course I could be wrong and this may not be custom work fo...
I've read the same.
By: Overwound : November 18th, 2019-14:03
That symbol existed long before the early-mid 1900's. One of many objects stolen and abused by Hiter's regime. Sadly they tainted this symbol for much of the world by parading it front and center most places they went.
The offensive photo has been removed....
By: Cpt Scarlet : November 18th, 2019-13:58
In the interests of our community. I hope that everyone agrees. I am sure that amongst others, Rolex would be extremely offended.
I didn't see the "offending" photos so I'm unsure of the context, but...
By: reintitan : November 18th, 2019-16:42
Remember that symbol is also used in Buddhism and is thousands of years older than the corrupted appropriation of it by the National Socialists of Germany. Here is but one article briefly explaining the Buddhist use of it: CLICK HERE If the remaining phot...
Directional difference but makes all the difference.
By: APROchrono : November 18th, 2019-23:10
I haven’t seen the offending photograph but if you check which way the swastika is oriented, it should give you the intent. Being a Hindu I am perfectly fine with the swastika as a symbol, as I have grown up with it playing a large role in religious cerem...
You mean the far left.
By: reintitan : November 19th, 2019-01:44
Antifa and the like. And fascism is an extremist left-wing ideology.