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That is the approach of our society here in Germany and that is not questionable. It is core concept of our identity and how we deal with this heritage. I would

• raxxorrax 7y ago
  Maybe not focusing on national symbols is a core tenet, as is disallowing violence in media out of fear it could awaken some inner monster. I do not share this view and given the realities of the modern world, people will come in contact with it anyway and it would help to be prepared. Which I think the German education system provides for that matter. But with all things learned, "our identity" certainly has a comparably low priority. I cannot tell you who is in the right in Spain, but I am certainly cautious not to justify a crackdown on content by authorities. And while it is true that symbols associated with the nazi-era are prosecuted, I do believe that the goal is immediately lost if used as a justification to restrict freedom of expression, which this immediate case could constitute. Maybe not, but I like to defer judgement. With a perspective on current world politics I have the impression that the German solution is fairly inadequate. That is why I do question it.