
The Swastika There likely is no other icon associated with so much fear and hatred in the world than the swastika. Interestingly enough the swastika was never intended for such a dubious purpose. Having the distinction for being associated with hatred the logo is also the oldest known to man. The overall design is also known as a sun-wheel, getting its name from the Sanskrit word svastika, meaning "well being." Initially seen as a peaceful symbol the cultural identity behind the design permanently changed in the early 1920's when Adolf Hitler adopted the design/emblem as the logo for the National Socialist Workers Party (aka the Nazi's).
Long after the end of the Na


In my opinion however, having links to Judaism, there is no way this once simple design could ever dissociated with the horrors Hitler partook in, no matter what direction it spins nor colors used.
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