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‘Tempolimit? Nein, danke!’: why German petrolheads won’t slow down – despite the energy crisis. For many Germans, driving fast is part of their core identity

This is a fascinating topic because it shows the power of stereotypes. A majority of the general population has supported a general speed limit for decades. But the anti-limit minority is very vocal and has managed to present their preference as a matter of national identity.

And as fellow Europeans we then reinforce such stereotypes about Germans.

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'Fear shouldn't dictate Jewish life,' Berlin rabbi says

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No, people are not complicit when they do not denounce war crimes or a genocide. Neither you nor I are complicit in the genocides in Sudan, Ethiopia, Gaza or Myanmar. We are not complicit because we did not have substantial means to help or support or prevent them.

Your double standards for Jewish people are unfair and, with the odd commandeering tone of your message, seem to come from some high horse that you placed yourself on.