thanks Mike for making me think about this. I agree with your characterization of Nazis, and others here.

However I believe that words and slogans degrade naturally over time, and one way we see this is in 'humorous' uses of these 'formerly' abhorrent terms. When a subject is humorous and when a term is no longer so abhorent as to prevent its use will be disagreed on. However the slow degrade of the term is inevitable and perhaps healing.

My opinion is look to the context and usage. Although there have been other fiendish and bloody subjects they have degraded over time. Example: The Spanish Inquisition. Would we protest at the use of the word inquisition. In what year will it be acceptable to use the word nazi in other than it's literal sense? It will come.

Fortunato