Reclaiming the swastika (1 Viewer)

[saintmdterps]

As well as a bundle of sticks

Not to nitpick, but I thought a bundle of sticks was a f*ggot?

 

[Optimus Prime]

a f*g is just a cigarette

 

[mjcouvi]

a f*g is just a cigarette
communication involves both sender and receiver - there are just some words/signs so corrupted that receiver cannot be expected to tease out nuance

Yes, keep the peace swastikas amongst the peace swastika people.

 

[Consigliere]

In this age of neo-ironic-dogwhistlism, Modi surely knew that the swastikas on his new temple would have deniable fascist cache.

Modi's campaign opener: Hindu temple rises on site of destroyed mosque

Hindu nationalism rises in Modi's first major political stunt ahead of a 2024 vote: fulfilling a BJP vow that exacerbates ethnic tensions.

onlysky.media

 

[Optimus Prime]

the context is pretty clear here

 

[Optimus Prime]

BELLEVUE, Wash. — An elementary school principal is on administrative leave, and the Bellevue School District is now investigating after parents complained about comments she made after a swastika was found on a school wall Monday.

In an email addressed to "The Phantom Lake Elementary Community" Monday, the principal described a swastika as a symbol of hate and as a symbol of peace. She apologized for not acknowledging sooner that a swastika in some cultures is a symbol of "peace and prosperity," including she said in ‘Buddhism and Hinduism.’

Several parents took exception to the principal’s comments calling them "unacceptable" and "ill-informed." The incident began Monday morning when parents say the principal sent a school text alert to Phantom Lake families letting them know that a fifth-grade student discovered a swastika on a wall of a building on its campus.

She wrote that such 'symbols of hate' have surfaced in their school and that the swastika was removed immediately and encouraged families to communicate with their children the importance of respecting others and standing up against hate.

Hours later that same day, parents shared with KOMO News the above-mentioned email they received from the principal with the subject line: "Follow-up on recent incident and cultural awareness."

In the body of the email, she apologized for not acknowledging in her text alert that while a swastika is often associated with hate and intolerance, it is important to acknowledge the swastika has deep historical and cultural significance in other parts of the world. She also thanked members of the community for bringing it to her attention.

She wrote in part:

“In Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and other ancient cultures, the swastika is a symbol of peace, prosperity, and good fortune. We recognize that for many of our families, this symbol has a positive and spiritual meaning, completely unrelated to the hateful associations it took on in more recent history.

As a school committed to inclusivity and cultural understanding, we want to ensure that our students from all backgrounds feel welcomed, valued, and celebrated. We also want to make sure our community is educated about the diverse meanings and histories behind symbols like the swastika so that we can all avoid misunderstandings that could inadvertently marginalize or hurt our students."

Several parents described the communication as 'unacceptable' and said they let the principal know in an email. Some of them planned to meet with her Monday after school. But before the end of the school day, KOMO News learned that the Bellevue School District put the principal on administrative leave to minimize disruptions to the school and launched an investigation into the matter.

The Bellevue School District statement reads:

"There is absolutely no place for hate in the Bellevue School District. In a time where words and symbols are used to divide us, we are working with administrators, staff, and students to call our community in for courageous conversations to affirm each other’s cultures, beliefs, and identities.

We share in the burden and pain that our Jewish families feel regarding the rise in antisemitism locally and across our country. Bellevue, like other districts, has seen a rise in antisemitic incidents, particularly this past year, and we are taking action to address it. Vandalism on a playground using a swastika is antisemitic and goes against our district’s commitment to building what Dr. King championed as “The Beloved Community” – a place where people truly care for one another, and there is no hunger, poverty, or hate. Superintendent Aramaki recently sent out a blog post sharing his commitment to addressing antisemitism in our district. This incident will be investigated and addressed according to our policies and procedures. We acknowledge the pain that every incident like this has on our whole community, but especially on our Jewish community."...............

Principal on leave after swastika comment sparks outrage at Bellevue elementary school

In an email addressed to "The Phantom Lake Elementary Community" Monday, the principal described a swastika as a symbol of hate and as a symbol of peace.

komonews.com

 

[Dago]

BELLEVUE, Wash. — An elementary school principal is on administrative leave, and the Bellevue School District is now investigating after parents complained about comments she made after a swastika was found on a school wall Monday.

In an email addressed to "The Phantom Lake Elementary Community" Monday, the principal described a swastika as a symbol of hate and as a symbol of peace. She apologized for not acknowledging sooner that a swastika in some cultures is a symbol of "peace and prosperity," including she said in ‘Buddhism and Hinduism.’

Several parents took exception to the principal’s comments calling them "unacceptable" and "ill-informed." The incident began Monday morning when parents say the principal sent a school text alert to Phantom Lake families letting them know that a fifth-grade student discovered a swastika on a wall of a building on its campus.

She wrote that such 'symbols of hate' have surfaced in their school and that the swastika was removed immediately and encouraged families to communicate with their children the importance of respecting others and standing up against hate.

Hours later that same day, parents shared with KOMO News the above-mentioned email they received from the principal with the subject line: "Follow-up on recent incident and cultural awareness."

In the body of the email, she apologized for not acknowledging in her text alert that while a swastika is often associated with hate and intolerance, it is important to acknowledge the swastika has deep historical and cultural significance in other parts of the world. She also thanked members of the community for bringing it to her attention.

She wrote in part:

“In Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and other ancient cultures, the swastika is a symbol of peace, prosperity, and good fortune. We recognize that for many of our families, this symbol has a positive and spiritual meaning, completely unrelated to the hateful associations it took on in more recent history.

As a school committed to inclusivity and cultural understanding, we want to ensure that our students from all backgrounds feel welcomed, valued, and celebrated. We also want to make sure our community is educated about the diverse meanings and histories behind symbols like the swastika so that we can all avoid misunderstandings that could inadvertently marginalize or hurt our students."

Several parents described the communication as 'unacceptable' and said they let the principal know in an email. Some of them planned to meet with her Monday after school. But before the end of the school day, KOMO News learned that the Bellevue School District put the principal on administrative leave to minimize disruptions to the school and launched an investigation into the matter.

The Bellevue School District statement reads:

"There is absolutely no place for hate in the Bellevue School District. In a time where words and symbols are used to divide us, we are working with administrators, staff, and students to call our community in for courageous conversations to affirm each other’s cultures, beliefs, and identities.

We share in the burden and pain that our Jewish families feel regarding the rise in antisemitism locally and across our country. Bellevue, like other districts, has seen a rise in antisemitic incidents, particularly this past year, and we are taking action to address it. Vandalism on a playground using a swastika is antisemitic and goes against our district’s commitment to building what Dr. King championed as “The Beloved Community” – a place where people truly care for one another, and there is no hunger, poverty, or hate. Superintendent Aramaki recently sent out a blog post sharing his commitment to addressing antisemitism in our district. This incident will be investigated and addressed according to our policies and procedures. We acknowledge the pain that every incident like this has on our whole community, but especially on our Jewish community."...............

Principal on leave after swastika comment sparks outrage at Bellevue elementary school

In an email addressed to "The Phantom Lake Elementary Community" Monday, the principal described a swastika as a symbol of hate and as a symbol of peace.

komonews.com

I guess the principal thinks that there are roving bands of Hindus randomly putting up swastika graffiti in an effort to 'take it back'

 

[Optimus Prime]

I have to admit that when I found out from my British friend that’s what they called cigarettes I laughed a little bit.

Visiting Brit: “Do you know where I can find some good f*gs around here? I need one so bad”

American: “What?”

 

[Lustmord]

Didnt hitler get the idea from a church where he saw the symbol?

 

[Dago]

a f*g is just a cigarette
communication involves both sender and receiver - there are just some words/signs so corrupted that receiver cannot be expected to tease out nuance

Unfortunately the intent of the sender doesn't matter much anymore. It's sad that something that signified peace and decency for thousands of years can be destroyed not just because of a psychopathic mass-murdering madman, but also because of ignorance and knee-jerk assumptions

 

[Optimus Prime]

Didnt hitler get the idea from a church where he saw the symbol?

Good question

Wouldn’t be surprised

 

[saintmdterps]

As well as a bundle of sticks

I thought the bundle of sticks was a f*ggot?

edit: just saw my above post from a year ago saying exactly the same thing. I'm going to leave this post as evidence of lurching into dodderance

 

[Optimus Prime]

I thought the bundle of sticks was a f*ggot?

It’s for a small bundle

 

[SystemShock]

I thought the bundle of sticks was a f*ggot?

edit: just saw my above post from a year ago saying exactly the same thing. I'm going to leave this post as evidence of lurching into dodderance

I probably should look it up before opening my mouth and erasing all doubt, but I am pretty sure it is specifically the bundle of sticks that was shoved into the pyres used to burn witches and heretics, and each stick in the bundle is a f+ggot.