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How to deradicalise a Nazi
A former Nazi leader in Germany has developed a system to fight extremism. By Amelia Martyn-Hemphill.
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I like the contrast between this and <pick any heated argument that's discussed in the public sphere>, where this approach sees the 'opposing' side as humans, with real needs, deserving of respect and love -- not people to yell at ceaselessly, because what good would that do? Neo-nazism in this form, as with many extreme ideologies, is often more a place people end up because it gives them purpose, a network, and a direction in life, rather than being about the arguments itself. I think that's what this approach gets right, that very often is missed.