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Performing Nazi salutes has been illegal in Germany and Austria since the end of World War II and is punishable by law with prison time.

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[–] BolexForSoup@kbin.social 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)
[–] themeatbridge@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Right, but we're talking about the people in this photo. Germans and Austrians know not to make nazi salutes because you could face legal repercussions. That's a weird concept for Americans, though. I kind of wish we did jail more nazis, but that's besides the point.

[–] BolexForSoup@kbin.social 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)