Nazi uniforms upset RSA

Re-enactors are historical enthusiasts. Yes the Nazi banner and Photograph of Hitler was going a bit too far, but German Re-enactment groups have a non-nazi policy, meaning that if anyone takes the acting as a nazi too seriously, they are thrown out. These men and women believe in keeping history alive, they do not mean to cause grief.

any one find it funny that in the full story that the head of the military reenactment society is Steve Goodman and the head of the Jewish Council of New Zealand is also called Steve Goodman hahahahah

the main photos of the guys on the bike by the flag only one of them is in SS uniform the other is in Wehrmacht uniform anyone at the paper think to point that out? no as when you say SS people think evil when thats not all ways the case. also how is this like the Auckland Grammar School thing? apart from the flags I dont see them bowing in front of them.
I know some people dont like swastikers but I dont think these guys are neo-nazis but are reenactors and this is there hobby so im sure they know a lot more then most people about that time.

I dont no about the Adolf Hitler photo only what I read it dose seem a bit odd but if the theme was WW2 Germany as that mr goodman said then it wouldnt be out of place iv seen many plays set in WW2 with the same kind of props this is just a theme even post offices and train stations had flags and photos of Hitler in them at that time.

Deane so reenactors are gang members now? get a grip mate and jump off the net before your mum finds you on it with out you asking her.

Now from what iv seen and read they did nothing wrong they had a 40s German themed dinner and lets face it the press will only pick out the bad parts to try and make a story I feel sorry for these guys I have seen them at shows and I love what they do they put alot of work into showing us what the war was like. they have a PRIVATE function thatlet me add had nothing to do with the RSA if you read the story and they get draged in the mud.
there worse things out there then some guys having a dinner in german unifrom with swastika flags. now if they where stomping down the st with flags and singing hate speechs thats something diffrent

This article is digging for a story where there is none. Anyone who bothered to read the full article from the NZ Herald would know that the dinner involved several re-enactment groups including american and kiwi, not just germans. The german uniforms worn at the dinner were standard german uniforms. These uniforms are worn at all public re-enacting events. Even the jewish council is aware of this and understand that it is not the groups intention to be offensive nor do they behave in an offensive manner. This can hardly be compared to the Auckland Grammar boys incident. The media need to get a life.

How about a little respect for the Germans, coz not all germans were Nazi's and it's unfair to label all German WW2 soldiers Nazis

I agree with the burka comment! Times are changing and there is still a lot of evil in the world - the nazis only represented some of it. We should all be vigilant. To quote Benjamin Franklin: "Well, now you have your republic, can you keep it!"

Deane you either need to learn to spell or type. Maybe completing your education is an option. In the short term you should get an adult to check your work. What is a Swayikas?

Deane, do some research. The Swastika is ancient, it existed a long time before the Nazi party adopted it as their own symbol and generally represents good luck, wellbeing etc. People serving in the Wermacht and even the SS were humans too. Not everyone was a genocidal madman like Himmler. Learn who Erwin Rommel is, not everyone who donned the uniform was a baby-eating murderer like Hollywood and the modern media would like you to believe. This is just a bunch of fuss over people trying to be far too politically correct, sticking by the stigma of "nazis are wrong all germans are bad". People getting offended over such re-enactments are being far too overdramatic.

The Swasyikas are a symble of evil, oppression, violence and genicide.

I too find it offensive seeing gang members wearing this hideous symbol shaved on their heads.

Once I told an individual that he indeed has more hair then brains. (He was a skinhead). OK I had to run dam fast to my car, but at least I made my point.

The RSA are very valid in their arguements. These solders, our grand parents died in WWII for us to express out freedom of speach to day.

These men and women paid the ultmate price so I do not feel that their comrads are being over sensitive when a group of "enthusiasts" come into a function dressed up as Nazis.

If I was the owner where the function was held, I would have asked them to go.

Military re-enactment is becoming quite prolific worlwide and may offend some. Personally I am more offended by Burkas they are relevant to our problems today.
Would the RSA be offended by the flying of Messerschmitt and Focke Wulf fighters at Duxford RAF base this year also Messerschmitts and a Zero replica flown here at Wanaka and other shows? I think this super touchy attitude is wearing a bit thin. The Nazis were severely put in their place and I personally think re-enactment plays a big part in reminding us just as museums do. I am also offended by the gangs wearing Swastikas why don't you have a go at them Mr Klitcher the re-enactors are the easy ones?