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commit crimes. If such people can be convinced that the cruelties required of
them are carried out for a sacred cause, such as the "superiority of their own
race," there is no limit to the injustices they can be deluded into committing.
Fascist regimes recognize this, and do their utmost to keep their people in a
state of irrational emotional exuberance and agitation. They present what
appear to be sacred values to the people and encourage them in self-sacrifice
for the sake of the state, to despise other nations or races, and even to torture
and kill.
For this reason, fascist regimes have always tended to attach great
importance to mass rallies, marches, meetings and ceremonies. Their aim is to
form a sheep-like sense of unity in the people. The people are first diverted
from religion with symbols, statues, days of remembrance, flags, torches, and
uniforms. Grand moving ceremonies are designed to replace the experience of

THE VIOLENCE HIDDEN BEHIND THE SHOW
Overleaf. Nazi Germany attached great importance
to superficial show. The aim was to make people
oblivious to its cruelty, and cast a spell over society.
Above. A horrifying look at a mass grave, proof of
Nazi atrocities.