THE GOOD SIDE

Many people think that Hitler is mean and have no mercy to everyone. Well, you are wrong. Like a normal human being, we must have good sides. So, let me tell you some of the good sides in him.

1. Nazi’s Created a Culture that Cherished Music

Recognizing the importance weaving music into the fabric of a country rich in culture, Hitler founded the State Music Institute in 1933 after he came into power.  Its purpose was to promote the timeless work of composers such as Beethoven, Mozart, Brahms, Wagner, among others. The Nazis ensured that every German citizen had a radio.

Youngsters were encouraged by the Nazi government to pursue music as a career in order to preserve the rich ancient German cultural heritage.  Jazz, Swing, and sexually provocative music were all banned in Germany during the Hitler era

2.The Nazi Anti-Tobacco Mission

Nazi doctors were the first to write a major scientific paper linking smoking to lung cancer.  Following this report, smoking was banned in restaurants and public transportation systems.  Advertising of smoking and cigarettes was severely regulated by the Nazis, and tobacco tax was raised to deter people from smoking.  In what was one of the most expensive and effective anti-tobacco movements in history, numerous German health organizations began educating the public that risks of miscarriage were heightened when pregnant women engaged in smoking.

 

Nazi Anti-Tobacco Ad: “He does not devour it, it [the cigarette] devours him!”

In the year 1940, while annual cigarette consumption per capita in America was over 3,000, in Germany it was only 749.

• Hitler prohibited the sale of cigarettes to women.
• Hitler prohibited smoking for people under the age of 18.
• Hitler prohibited smoking for people in uniforms.
• Hitler prohibited smoking in public areas.
• Hitler was the first to place “warning” photos of cancerous lungs on cigarette boxes.

3.Hitler Eliminated Crime and Improved Health of Germans

By giving social misfits and criminals jobs, Adolph Hitler was able to reduce the crime rate in Germany.  In his 1976 book The Twelve-Year Reich, author R. Grunberger stated that there were significant drops in the rates of murder, robbery, theft, embezzlement and petty larceny during the Hitler years.

 

A canister used for collections during the Winter Relief Fund.

Many foreigners were impressed by the improved outlook and health of Germans, including Sir Arnold Wilson, a British M.P. who visited Germany seven times after Hitler came to power.

5.Nazi Preservation of Environment and Animals

Under the Nazi regime, mishandling an animal was considered a heinous crime, and if somebody was discovered mistreating an animal, they were sent to concentration camps.  As someone with great admiration for animals, Hitler showed great concern for animals native to Germany, and passed laws that ensured their safety and well-being.

In 1934, Hitler passed a law called Das Reichsjagdgesetz (the Reich Hunting Law), which regulated how many animals could be killed per year, and to establish proper ‘hunting seasons’.  This law has now been adopted by most western countries.

Animal conservation was included in Primary, Secondary and College levels, and in 1935, the Reichsnaturschutzgesetz (Reich Nature Protection Act) was passed. which placed several native species on a protection list including the wolf and Eurasian lynx.  It is likely that this law saved some native forest-inhabiting species from going extinct.

The Nazi’s were also the first to create environmental protection laws in history.  The German Imperial Conservation law of 1935 was passed, which protected “remaining portions of landscape in free nature whose preservation on account of rarity, beauty, distinctiveness or on account of scientific, ethnic, forest, or hunting significance lies in the general interest.”

“[It is] useful to know the laws of nature – for that enables us to obey them.  To act otherwise would be to rise in revolt against heaven.”

– Adolf Hitler

 

Hitler was a well-known lover of animals

6. Hitler Banned Experimentation on Animals (Vivisection)

Nazy Germany was the first country in the world to ban vivisection, or any experimentation on live animals.  With its great concern for animal conservation, and human treatment, a complete ban of vivisection was enacted in April 1933.

The Prime Minister of Prussia Hermann Goring has said:

“An absolute and permanent ban on vivisection is not only a necessary law to protect animals and to show sympathy with their pain, but it is also a law for humanity itself…. I have therefore announced the immediate prohibition of vivisection and have made the practice a punishable offense in Prussia. Until such time as punishment is pronounced the culprit shall be lodged in a concentration camp.”

This German cartoon depicts animals that were saved from vivisection saluting Hermann Goring. The sign in the window reads “Vivisection Forbidden”.

7.  Hitler Emphasized Respect for Women, Children and Strong Family Values

During the economic hardship just before Hitler was elected, Germany was seeing a declining rate of birth.  In 1933, hitler passed a law that enabled married couples to obtain interest free loans minimum 1000 Reich Marks (equal to 9 months salary) to set up homes and start families.

For each child birthed, the couple was allowed to keep 250 marks and did not have to repay it. This system pioneered by the Nazi government exists today in Switzerland.  In the eyes of Nazis, women were viewed as the preservers of the tribe, the guardians of future generations, and the priestesses of domestic virtue.

Recognizing that families are the primary unit around which a functioning society is built, Hitler emphasized the principle of maintaining a strong bond among family members.  Admired for his high regard for mother’s, families were inspired and strengthened under the leadership of Hitler.

Poor families were helped by using financial incentives, and family allowances, marriage loans and child subsidies were provided equally to each and every segment of society

Now you know that Hitler is not a bad person in general. I hope this post will open your eyes about him.

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