There is indeed a difference between remembering or honouring the past. 
That is a matter of opinion and requires public debate which just so happens to be a cornerstone of a free democracy, even when the debate becomes heated or ugly. 
The problem is that thanks to identity politics and political correctness debate has been supplanted by social justice zealotry. 
Zealots, aided by weak 'we don't want any trouble' politicians,  have taken it upon themselves to decide who gets to speak - or not. 
Ironically, today's crop of social justice activists love to use the 'N' word from 1930's Germany to justify their actions when they are in fact using the very same bully tactics.
Do we want to go there?
Afraid of being accused of holding  the 'wrong' opinions?
Afraid of being accused of not outing those who do?
Maybe it's best to play it safe - lock the door and close the curtains?

Labels: moderation: safe