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Originally Posted by Knightmare
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I realize the above points are not perfect or flawless, there are exceptions to the above. But the heart of the points is what stands. In most cases, choosing to kill others rather than stand up and perhaps be killed for doing what is both legally and morally right is still considered a responsible choice on your part.
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You make good points, and obviously acting under orders doesn't absolve him of all responsibility. It is however, a mitigating factor. His choice to participate in the Holocaust was made under duress. He was forced to commit horrible acts in the interest of self preservation, and can't be held completely culpable for his actions. The perfect, moral man would choose to disobey orders and face the consequences, but I don't think we should fault Demjanjuk for having human flaws.