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It’s a common misconception that the prize is for being a 100% peaceful person one’s entire life. In fact the award is for making progress on peace in a specifi
by brookst 3y ago
It’s a common misconception that the prize is for being a 100% peaceful person one’s entire life. In fact the award is for making progress on peace in a specific context; it is not meant to certify the recipient has no blood on their hands.
See also: all of the winners whose pasts include revolutionary actions that killed innocents.
- nirav72 3y agoIncluding a former member of the Waffen-SS. https://www.dw.com/en/nobel-prize-winner-grass-under-fire-for-belated-ss-confession/a-2132108 https://www.dw.com/en/nobel-prize-winner-grass-under-fire-fo...