It is a given that Germany and Austria were responsible for the persecution and murder of Jews. Why then, are the two countries where this happened, do they have the most severe laws against denial?
Why then do they charge persons whose countries fought against the persecutors?
Just a little query to all and sundry.
Because in general these laws weren't designed to address holocaust denial, rather a resurgence of the Nazi Party. At the time a valid concern in countries like Austria and Germany. Note the law Irving is accused of violating dates to 1946. The only deniers at that time were died in the wool Nazis, who for some reason Austria felt they needed to keep out of power. Hopefully Austria will give Irving a kick in the *ss out of the country, he can but his own plane ticket, then he can get on with his smoke and mirrors routine.