Inquiry into instigation of animosity - Election poster featuring a politician and kickboxing champion exhibits offensive racial content.
The kickbox champion and entrepreneur Marlon Reinhardt (33), who is running for a position on Koblenz's city council as a Free Voter, has been targeted in a despicable racist attack. His election poster bears the vile statement, "Send all Gypsies to the gas chamber," directed at him and his family who has resided in Koblenz for a century.
Reinhardt understands that this isn't just an isolated incident but a clear signal of the growing "Antiziganism" - the hatred towards the Sinti and Roma community, which was tragically victimized and exterminated by the Nazis during the Holocaust.
He confidently states that the attack was not the work of mere mischievous youths, but rather someone who knew precisely what they were doing. This offensive language was also directed towards his well-known musician father, Django Heinrich Reinhardt (62), and alluded to the genocide of over 500,000 Sinti and Roma under Hitler's regime.
The vile threats don't end here. In recent days, posters belonging to Stephan Wefelscheid, the leader of the Free Voters in Rhineland-Palatinate, have equally been destroyed, bearing disturbing images and derogatory comments. Wefelscheid is a member of the state assembly and a supporter of Marlon Reinhardt, prompting speculation that he was targeted due to his stance against the abusive comments towards the candidate.
The police are currently examining these instances under the charge of "insulting public officials."
Marlon Reinhardt emphasizes the significance of standing up for human rights, democracy, and freedom, especially during the 75th year of the German Basic Law.
Ultimately, young people should be encouraged to be curious, compassionate, and open-minded individuals who can contribute to a culturally diverse society.
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