Well, I want just to state something:
Twice, Germany brought death and destruction through out the world. Twice, millions of innocent people died without any sense. And twice the German nation had to take full responsibilty for those actions - justly. But how long people living in my country are blamed for it? 60 years after D-Day politicians - even German chancellor Gerhard Schröder - remembered
together the libration of Europe. So why, can't we - as inhabitants of a secure continent - also behave in a respectful manner?
I'm not annoyed by your comment Erik. The fast apology showed that you are not made of those thoughts mentioned above. But I have to shake with my head when Van Nistelrooy told that history shouldn't be forget in a match against Germany. He's a shining example for thousands of young people loving soccer and therefor in charge of what he says. With those suggestions he can vandalize efforts made by politics.
Last note: Racism, hate, warmongering and despise for others is not a German problem. Yes, we still have idiots here who have the point of view: "Holocaust never happend". But those bastards also live in US, UK, South America, Norway, even the Netherlands - everywhere. Our part of everyday fight against them is to respect and tolerate those who abhore terrible history made by Nazis.
back to soccer: May the best team win.
