Why is so much effort being spent defending a Nazi symbol?

[Bluestocking]

52. I think we need to look at intent

The swastika is clearly the symbol of the Nazi’s. Everyone knows that. It is universal. The tottenkopf is not. Most people do not even know about the association between it and Nazi’s. I didn’t until the Platner controversy. If I were to get a skull and cross bones tattoo I might select the tottenkopf not realizing the association. Not only that but Platner has had it removed now that he knows. We need to give Platner the benefit of the doubt. There is too much at stake.

Once he wins the nomination we all need to get behind him or at least don’t criticize him. Once he wins in November you can say whatever you want.