It is important to compare ourselves to others to help our growth
as individuals as it aids us in revealing our flaws. One of the biggest
people we can compare ourselves to is Adolf Hitler so that we do not become a
monster like him. Let us discuss.
Reasoning: By comparing ourselves to the monster that
is Hitler we can realize what hatreds we have and potentially how they can grow
into something horrible. We can use this evil man as an example of uncontrolled
hatred taking over.
Feelings: By not only comparing ourselves,
but those in power to Hitler we can keep each other in check as well.
Think about it. Was it a good thing that people compared George Bush Jr.
the 43rd President of the United States to Hitler? Is it a good thing to
compare President Obama to Hitler? The answer is yes because it also
makes us pay attention to their actions. It also can make them pay
attention to their own actions and think more about what they are doing in the
position of leadership. Basically it makes them more self-aware because of how
disturbed we feel even being compared to the Nazi's and their evil leader.
Conclusion: Artists and regular people use
Hitler as a method to attract maximum attention to their voice so that it is
more likely to be heard. The feelings of turmoil and anxiety being
compared to the tyrant serve to awaken us, and force self-reflection. But
this comparison is not overused as it really only comes up in situations where
people think an action is reminiscent of Hitler's' actions/words toward the
Jews, the Gays, the deformed, the mentally ill, and those who did not conform
to Nazi ideology and ideals. So it has less risk of the word (in this case the
name Hitler and its evil legacy) from losing its power like the word racist which
is so often overused as a verbal weapon. So remember, comparing ourselves
to evil can also prevent evil as well.
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