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Editorial
August 16, 1945
The Lincoln Times
Lincolnton, Lincoln County, North Carolina
What is this article about?
Editorial argues that public opinion is essential for prosecuting war criminals, warns against American forgetfulness of German atrocities, and urges the Allies to act swiftly before sympathy for enemies arises.
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PUBLIC OPINION HELPS
It takes public opinion to bring about punishment of war criminals. There are complaints heard of the slowness in bringing these criminals to court. As happens in all cases, dealing with law and order, when the public becomes disinterested in the cases themselves the prosecution is apt to be slow in doing anything.
It has happened before that the American people quickly forget German crimes and become indifferent enough to allow the guilty to escape punishment. We should take immediate and prompt action before our memories fail us again.
The Allies, in their court to try these war criminals, should proceed to demand a reckoning. Do something before somebody starts to organize a committee to protest against the mistreatment of our enemies and ask that we subscribe to a cigarette fund for their sakes.
It takes public opinion to bring about punishment of war criminals. There are complaints heard of the slowness in bringing these criminals to court. As happens in all cases, dealing with law and order, when the public becomes disinterested in the cases themselves the prosecution is apt to be slow in doing anything.
It has happened before that the American people quickly forget German crimes and become indifferent enough to allow the guilty to escape punishment. We should take immediate and prompt action before our memories fail us again.
The Allies, in their court to try these war criminals, should proceed to demand a reckoning. Do something before somebody starts to organize a committee to protest against the mistreatment of our enemies and ask that we subscribe to a cigarette fund for their sakes.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Or Punishment
War Or Peace
Moral Or Religious
What keywords are associated?
War Criminals
Public Opinion
Punishment
German Crimes
Allies Reckoning
What entities or persons were involved?
Allies
American People
German War Criminals
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Urging Public Opinion To Ensure Punishment Of War Criminals
Stance / Tone
Urgent Call For Prompt Action And Remembrance
Key Figures
Allies
American People
German War Criminals
Key Arguments
Public Opinion Is Necessary To Bring About Punishment Of War Criminals
Prosecution Slows When Public Loses Interest
Americans Have Forgotten German Crimes Before, Allowing Escape From Punishment
Take Immediate Action Before Memories Fail Again
Allies' Court Should Demand A Reckoning Promptly
Act Before Protests Emerge Defending Enemies