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Why are there Holocaust denial laws in Europe?
Isn't freedom of expression important in those countries?
I personally wouldn't "deny" anything. It just sounds kind of stupid, that's all. If it really happened, wouldn't it be easily proven?
2 Answers
- ?Lv 49 years agoFavourite answer
To stop haters from denying history
But you make a great point, it's against freedom of speech, and history must be supported by facts, not laws, keep forcing the truth and people will question it
- FreddieLv 79 years ago
To stop people denying that the Holocaust happened.
The laws are strongest in Germany and Austria - for obvious reasons.
Freedom of expression does not include shouting FIRE! in a crowded place - the laws were put in place to prevent murderous evil taking hold once again.
Why, do intend to deny the Holocaust?
