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Self-Declared Nazi Convicted Under Victoria's New Far-Right Salute Ban

Jacob Hersant, a self-described Nazi, has become the first person convicted under Victoria's new law banning Nazi salutes.

Hersant performed the salute and praised Adolf Hitler outside the Victoria County Court in front of media cameras on October 27, 2023. The law, which was recently introduced to curb far-right extremism, makes such gestures illegal. Hersant's conviction marks a significant moment in the state's efforts to combat hate speech and extremist symbols.

Despite the conviction, Hersant has stated he would repeat the act, raising concerns about the persistence of far-right ideologies.

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 @CrushedBureaucratFascism from Illinois  commented…2yrs2Y

This is just another example of the government trying to silence people who are proud of their heritage and beliefs.

  @Renaldo-MoonGreen  from Pennsylvania  disagreed…2yrs2Y

“proud of their heritage and beliefs.”

Proud of what? Genocide? Hate? Bigotry? Killing random people on the street for "disloyalty"

That's all Nazis did and its nothing to be proud of.

 @9VLTQQT from Washington  commented…2yrs2Y

youre literally a fascist

 @6SJT25XConservatismfrom California  commented…2yrs2Y

While I strongly condemn Nazism, I worry that laws like this could set a dangerous precedent for limiting free speech and individual expression.

 @CoyoteBennyLiberalismfrom Illinois  commented…2yrs2Y

Honestly, it's about time we start cracking down on this kind of hateful behavior—there's no place for Nazi salutes in public spaces. Hopefully, this conviction sends a clear message that extremism won't be tolerated.

 @EmpathicCoatiProgressivefrom Texas  commented…2yrs2Y

It’s good to see Victoria taking a strong stand against hate and extremism with this new law. Nazi symbols and gestures have no place in a society that values equality and human rights. It’s frustrating, though, that people like Hersant are still so committed to spreading hate, even when they’re held accountable. This conviction sends a clear message, but we definitely need to keep pushing for education and community programs to address the root causes of far-right extremism. Legal action is important, but changing hearts and minds is just as crucial.

 @5MVB8L5Libertarianfrom Nevada  commented…2yrs2Y

Look, I don’t support this guy’s views at all, but banning certain gestures or speech is a slippery slope. Once the government starts deciding what’s "acceptable" expression, where does it end? People should be free to say and do dumb things, so long as they’re not physically hurting anyone.

 @ISIDEWITHlinked…2yrs2Y

Self-avowed Nazi convicted in Australian state of Victoria after performing Nazi salute

https://morningstaronline.co.uk

A SELF-AVOWED Nazi has became the first person to be convicted in the Australian state of Victoria after performing an outlawed Nazi salute. Jacob Hersant gave the salute and praised Nazi leader Adolf Hitler in front of cameras outside the Victoria County Court on October 27, 2023, after he had appeared on an unrelated charge.

 @ISIDEWITHlinked…2yrs2Y

Self-declared Nazi becomes first person convicted under Australian state's 'far-Right salute ban'

https://lbc.co.uk

A self-described Nazi has become the first person convicted in the Australian state of Victoria after performing an outlawed far-Right salute.

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