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The Nazis didn't use the 'Swastika' per se, they used a specific type of swastika called the hooked cross or hakenkreuz. Calling the Nazi cross a swastika brings confusion and disrespects many cultures where the symbol has a meaning diametrically opposite to that of nazi ideology.
In english the Hakenkreuz was always called swastika. That's the common usage and calling that wrong is pretty pointless.
This really is not a "well, actually..." situation.
I've been practicing dharmic religion for many years. Swastikas are used pretty heavily in dharmic spirituality to represent wisdom, or divinity, or the sun. I understand and have even used the symbol for its intended meaning.
The symbol the Nazis used is a swastika. It's okay and correct to call it one.
Indeed. Most people don't know what a real Swastika is because of Nazi fuckheads. They don't deserve to be able to continue using the term.
So yes that is all true.
However, the mental link of the name "Swastika" with the Nazis has had 90 years of reinforcement in popular culture.
If you want to perpetuate a meme that annoys Elon and damages the Tesla brand (because I think they still spend $0 on marketing) then:
By all means I encourage saying anything to pass off Elmo. Was just agreeing with the above point. I can do both.
You make a very good point that i have not considered yet. Thank your for bringing this to attention.