Can anyone explain to me why would anyone reopen the search for Anne Frank's betrayer. I just don't understand. I think the betrayer is irrelevant to what was, is important gleaned from Anne's story. Please enlighten me.
posted on July 6, 2002 03:57:41 PM
This is just a guess clarksville, but I think it's because Anne Frank was such a huge part of history. I can see this being important to holocaust victims and historians.
posted on July 6, 2002 04:47:53 PM
It's hype to sell books about current "theories" about the betrayer.
It's no different than reopening old murder trials after claiming X was railroaded. 30 years after the fact, with all the witnesses dead and with the newly accused unable to answer the charges.
posted on July 6, 2002 05:18:53 PM
I don't know. I wouldn't buy a book about it, but I'd sure like to know who turned them in.
On a similar note, this week a Nazi commander found guilty of ordering reprisal killings of Italian resistance fighters was sentenced to only 7 years, which wasn't implemented because of his age...he is 93. They were pulled out of a prison, tied together and shot over a pit. So much for justice.
posted on July 6, 2002 05:40:16 PM
I can see why one would like to know who turned her and the others in, particularly those who were affected by the halacaust, but personally, I'd rather focus on Anne's story as it is.
Thanks kraftdinner, I hadn't thought about it through the eyes of those who suffered.
There are others with similar stories as Anne's and I was wondering if they are looking for their squealers.
