Just because they called themselves National Socialists didn't make them socialists: The Nazis came into power with the support of the big corporations because of the corporations fear of real socialism. The socialist tag existed only for the sake of winning votes from among the working classes. Social legislation had a long history in Germany: socialized medicine was instituted under Kaizer Wilhelm II before the 20th century began.

Advocates of smoke-free air are often referred to as anti-tobacco Nazis in letters to the editor. Peter, for whom I have great respect and affection, sounded in his post like some NRA spokespersons sound--gun control legislation is aimed at honest gun owners so liberal/fascists (what, you expect consistency?) intent on destroying our liberties will be able to confiscate the guns of freedom lovers. If he merely wanted to point out that even Nazis had some good ideas he should have stated that up front.

--seed