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Originally Posted by Matthew_T_Sherman
I remember in Aces High and Air Warrior that the game programmers made the decision not to create skins on their end that depict anything related to the Nazi party due to the sensitivity in Germany, specifically (being internationally marketed games).
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It's not only that, there is also the issue in which nazi crosses and obvious emblems are just outlawed in some countries, such as my very sunny own.
There is a specific anti-hate law here that prohibits it (Federal Law 9459/97, article 20, first paragraph), under these terms:
"Fabricate, comercialize, distribute or pass aroung simbols, emblems, ornaments, distinctives or propaganda which utilize the suastica cross, for the purpose of divoulging nazism. Penalty: prision from 2 to 5 years plus a fine". This is a rough translation of mine.
(In portuguese, for those who may be interested: "
§ 1º Fabricar, comercializar, distribuir ou veicular símbolos, emblemas, ornamentos, distintivos ou propaganda que utilizem a cruz suástica ou gamada, para fins de divulgação do nazismo.Pena: reclusão de dois a cinco anos e multa."
So... yeah.