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It is a proven fact that Germans systematically killed jews and other political enemies in concentration camps and elsewhere.

There is no other “conclusion” to be drawn from the overwhelming physical evidence of these crimes.

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He's not discussing the historical facts. He's discussing the authoritarianism of not being allowed to argue against those historical facts, even if you are clearly wrong, without the risk of losing your freedom. Part of the morality of freedom of speech is that you should be allowed to express opinions even if they are wrong. With that said, I can of course sympathise with German authorities in wanting to subdue anything that could lead to another tragedy.

It's also a proven fact that man and chimpanzee share a common ancestor.

Might we start rounding up all those who claim otherwise?

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