Holocaust

Today it is 60 years since the liberation of Auschwitz by the red army. It is so difficult to comprehend! 60 years is not that long. My parents are nearly that old. This took place in the middle of Europe, "the cradle of civilization". For a swede this is especially hard to comprehend, since very few swedes have any relatives seriously affected by the war. I suppose this must be much easier to grasp for someone who is surrounded by relatives who took part in the war in some way.

A reporter from the swedish national radio company asked me today why anyone should bother to remember the holocaust, "it was so long ago, and 70% of the population of Europe wasn't even born at that time". We must remember, because we still live in a society soaked with hatred and prejudices, and the holocaust is what this can lead to if it is let loose without any countermeasures.