From The White Rose link....
But out of love for coming generations we must make an example after the conclusion of the war, so that no one will ever again have the slightest urge to try a similar action.
Some saw 'it' then, some did not (turned their heads in denial)
Some see 'it' now, some do not (turn their heads in denial)
'History repeats itself' is a truth but not for those in denial.
Yes.