Do you agree that Simon Wiesenthal did not receive the full recognition owed.
By katerina
@thea09 (18305)
Greece
August 12, 2009 11:35am CST
Simon Wiesenthal is the figure I most admire and I deeply regret not having the chance to meet him before his death. Maybe you won't recognise his name, or if you do, not agree with his thinking. A survivor of the Nazi concentration camps he spent the rest of his life seeking justice for the wronged, pursuing Nazi war criminals and demanding 'justice not vengeance'. He was hated by many, attempts were made on his life, but throughout he continued with his work and also was the author of many books on the subject. Please give your views on this unique man.
4 responses
@THEcreationist (837)
• India
13 Aug 09
i am sorry but i never knew the person you are talking about. But, the things you told about him suggest that he deserves a healthy recognition.
@thea09 (18305)
• Greece
13 Aug 09
Hi my friend, I thought you may be too young to know about him or possibly his work was not reported in your country. I believe you would have appreciated his writings and work. One of the most fascinating books he wrote was the true experience of a couple who were unable to reunite after their experiences in the concentration camps due to a moral dimlemna I believe you would find interesting. The book is 'Max and Helen'. I hope one day you come across his writings and many thanks for responding.
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@THEcreationist (837)
• India
13 Aug 09
Yeah, i will certainly look for an e-copy of the book. Thanks for your comments. Happy Mylotting!!
@Sandra1952 (6047)
• Spain
12 Aug 09
Hello, Thea. I think that some people think Wiesenthal publicised himself too much, and others say that there are discrepancies between his recollections and documented facts. As far as I'm concerned, neither of these detract from the marvellous work he did in hunting down war criminals. If I'd spent years in concentration camps, seeing God only knows what and wondering if I'd live through the day, I think my recollections would be a bit hazy as well.
Wiesenthal kept the Holocaust in the forefront, which probably didn't please the Guardianistas who want us to apologise for everything from slavery to flying the flag. However, through his work, the history of the Holocaust is well documented, so nobody can now deny that it happened. He was an amazing man, and he should be revered the world over, not just among the Jewish communities.
@thea09 (18305)
• Greece
12 Aug 09
Hello Sandra, he was amazing wasn't he. He actually had a photographic memory and whilst sometimes he was accused of building up his own part in certain captures the fact remains that his evidence was used.
Certainly within the Jewish community itself he had many detractors who sought to besmirch his good name by criticising his credibility. He also took on the Anne Frank case just to disprove the revisionist theories which began to take hold.
Interesting that you should mention the Guarianists, I was ashamed when other countries were extending honours to him that the UK did not.
@yugasini (12892)
• Secunderabad, India
12 Aug 09
hi thea,
you are speaking about history of nazi period person,sorry to comment,have a nice day
@bluehibiscus (702)
• United States
12 Aug 09
I agree with you completely that Simon Wiesenthal is a hero and deserves way more recognition than he gets.
