It’s amazing how influential the Nazi regime was with the people of Germany and the world. The movie valkyrie starring actor Tom Cruise, portrays the life and reality of the shear tyranny and brutality of the infamous Adolf Hitler. Its interesting how operation valkyriewas perfectly planned and yet due to a series of minor mishaps the entire plan collapsed. What’s interesting to me is how only a few men compared to the army Hitler so easily controlled realized the true intentions of his plans. The awful reality is that they did not succeed in their attempt to assassinate Hitler during one of his counsel meetings. I thought about the outcome of the final moments during the attempted assassination and I would bet that the officers must have pondered the thought that would killing Hitler really do that much of a difference if his elite officers still pursued the same intentions. I also think that the main officers in charge of the operation valkyrie somewhat new that even if they succeeded with their operations, there would be a very small chance they would get away with it un recognized. I think they should have just pulled the gun when they were in close contact with Hitler. Sure they would have been killed and called a traitor, however, as it turns out, that is what happened anyways.
See, I think it asks even greater questions.
ReplyDeleteQuestion #1: Why did the bombing fail?
I think the answer is because Tom Cruise wasn't willing to give his life. He was trying not to die when killing Hitler. If he was willing to give his life for it, he would have succeeded. Which leads to an even more interesting question.
Question #2: With #1 in mind, is suicide bombing as bad as we think?
Now the obvious first answer is yes, mostly because these people are killing innocent people (innocent to us, not them). But I have heard many times that it is a cowardly way to die. I actually think the opposite. Despite the complete, deplorable nature of their actions (remember, the victims are innocent) they are giving their life to further their cause. They possess what Valkyrie lacked.
Also, the bomb plot failed so Mormons would have someone to use to portray real evil. Whenever someone brings up outer darkness they always mention Hitler. He is our touchstone of evil (although it would make more sense for Satan to be!).