I have a copy of Mein Kampf on my bookshelf. When people have scanned my books I have seen some people physically recoil when they come to it. The programming runs deep, it’s pavlovian. It has nothing to do with what he said or the merits of his point. He uttered the unutterable, and he shall be canceled.
My mom has an extensive library. It is essential to “know your enemy”.
I read Mein Kampf for historical purposes and have a copy as well. Its not in a prominent position in my study though. I also have a copy of the Communist Manifesto. I wouldn’t dare been seen in public with it because it would draw so many new democrat friends.
I read Mein Kampf for historical purposes and have a copy as well. Its not in a prominent position in my study though. I also have a copy of the Communist Manifesto. I wouldn’t dare been seen in public with it because it would draw so many new democrat friends.
That is a good thing. Wouldn't you agree?
There is a scene from the 1960s movie version of Fahrenheit 451 where the captain is explaining to Montag what books are about. He ends with the line, "We must burn the books--ALL the books," and when he says those last three words, the camera points to Mein Kampf.
If you want to understand evil and why it succeeds before it fails, Hitler would be a good a case study as any, and better than most. Someday there will come a Superhitler, the Antichrist, and understanding Hitler will help us to recognize him, for the one thing he won't look like is what we assume evil looks like.