tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31849511.post2410727634331813267..comments2023-12-19T17:51:56.979-08:00Comments on Circles and Dots and Other Distractions: Heroes of the HolocaustMichelle Glauserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01646213573761736892noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31849511.post-83392127565323167322011-05-08T19:08:45.994-07:002011-05-08T19:08:45.994-07:00You know, I was just listening to an NPR story on ...You know, I was just listening to an NPR story on the Eichmann trial the other day, and it struck me that Eichmann never denied his participation in the Holocaust; he defended himself by claiming that he was just following orders and had no choice. However, prosecuters showed that Eichmann DID disobey orders to help a couple of family members escape, so the Court determined that he did, in fact, have a choice and was therefore responsible for his actions. Just think how many lives could have been spared if Adolf Eichmann had chosen to act with courage and conscience.Rebecca Gracehttp://www.CheekyCognoscenti.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.com