What's the first thing that comes to mind when you hear that a tourist gave the Nazi salute at Auschwitz...last week? Dumbass. Second thing? Ignorance. It was reported last week that two tourists were seen on security camera walking up to the entrance of the notorious death camp and giving the Nazi salute to the "arbeit macht frei" sign that hangs over the entrance to the camp. The offending tourists were kicked out of the museum and the police have gotten involved. Here's a little known fact for all of you "comedians" and skinheads from other countries: in Poland, such activities and any act of fascism can have you facing up to two years in prison for each offense. Let's all be adults here, people. You don't see us going to visit Hitler's precious Eagle's Nest and peeing on it do you? Gosh, you'd think after seventy years people would have more respect, even if they did not fully appreciate or belief the history that took place in a place like Auschwitz.
Click here for the article from Polska Radio.
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