Crime Without a Name

The short article “Crime without a name” was a written piece which expressed World War II’s destruction culturally and geographically. The Nazi Party was held responsible for the atrocities which took place among the concentration camps. Its obliteration plan first started within Germany, but quickly transitioned across Europe, causing a conflict in political interrelationships throughout Europe. This article quickly opened my eyes, as previously, I was oblivious to other examples of ‘destruction of whole populations’. I soon realized that other nations, religious and ethnic groups have been targeted to be eliminated. Examples of these include the destruction of Carthage, the war between two religious groups; the Islam and Crusaders, and the massacre of the Albigenses, Waldenses (a rationalism conflict), and the Armenians. Reading this article not only gave me insight on our historic world, but also alarmed me of our country’s lack of acknowledgment of important matters such as this one are not publicized enough or given a great deal of credit. I feel that in order to first move forward and continue our stride for world peace, we must first understand and learn from past mistakes and the put a stop to the particular countries we choose to neglect.