Should I turn in my father?

GQ_Finest

Although there is nobody above the law, consider what is most important to yourself and to your father. If you find out that he was involved in war crimes it isn't likely that his involvement was to such a high degree. Although I can't say that I will ever condone the actions of any of the Nazis, if it was my father and I discovered he was involved I would let him go in peace, his detachment to his experiences during the war show that he would rather forget memories of the death and pain of others but even then memories like his possible involvement are permanent and ingrained and that is already a hefty price to pay. I am a student of political science and also aspire to be a lawyer, but there are things that go beyond the realm of politics, law and reason. I don't want to ramble so I'm gonna stop here.

dukalink6000

KInd of like "The Music Box".

What would be gained at this point?

The stress and trauma of a criminal trial could kill him off.

I know it's tough to consider the lives that he could have snuffed out (should he be what you fear) and that we all must pay the piper.

You will have to look at the papers and decide from the evidence.

kdd a

Yes, it will help the victims who are still alive

volleyballchick

If he is dying already, and he is 86 years old, what is the point?

I would probably at this point report the findings after his death, so there can be a record, but why subject him to a war crimes trial as well as any public scrutiny at his age and in his condition? While I do not agree with Nazi thoughts and actions, he may have been punished enough living with the job of hiding his past from his family and children. I would think that would be punishment enough for some.

Good luck with everything. . .

Leelee

He's dying...let him die in peace. Anyway, he'll be judged by God soon.

KEITH C

nope

mcg0722

I don't think so. He is an old man now and dying! Leave him be, he doesn't have much time left on this Earth. He may not have spoken about it because he might regret whatever it is he did or didn't do.

Open the stuff, find out what happened and try talking to him about it. If he reveals his true feelings, you will feel much better.

holdon

If your father was a non-combatant support person, it would be virtually impossible to commit war crimes.

Edit: I am changing virtually impossible to just impossible.

The Luftwaffe did not commit war crimes, well they did, bombing innocent cities should be counted, but its not, because everyone did that.

The Captain

No... i wouldn't

I would not. I mean he is 86 years old how much longer will he live? Would you want to spend the rest of your life in jail. Think about it. Do you even love your father.

Ruby61

Don't he will have to explain everything to God, his fate is already decided and nothing earth bound will be equal to what is awaiting him in the afterlife. I think you should pray for his soul.

2Juicy4U

Please don't. It's not worth it.

BONES

He was not a major player in the scheme of things since he was support in the Luftwaffe. There are plenty of former Nazi's living here legally as they entered this country at the end of that era. he most likely suffered all his days thinking about what he was involves with. He will ask the preacher to say a prayer asking forgiveness for his sins in the war. Just let it be believe me you do not want the publicity in this and burn those suitcases as It would be like passing on a legacy for his children to be ridiculed.

don45123

wait till he is dead...then read the papers

Celebrity girl

No,the past is the past and you should just accept the fact that your father has some unsavoury traits about him that you don' t like.I'm sure your father is not the same man he was years ago.Beside's,what would get accomplished by turning him in other than unnessecary conflict and emotional greif.

Salem

No. He's 86 doesn't have much time left to live. Don't open the suitcases until his death.

Imani

If he were younger, I would. There is no excuse for that, but.. he's old and dying.. he may die before a trial was even over. Why put him through that just to have him die? I wouldn't

Chuong Seng Ly

Yes,you should.All parents in any condition will be always your parent,father and mother even living so far away in war times still think first of their children.Safe or injured still have the deep sentiment towards their family,the trading of letters,alleviate all hard work and forthcoming obligations.Siding at any part following the troubled situation and event,you should be at his side.

deathbywedgie

Don't turn him in... write a best selling book about it and secure the financial security of your grandchildren.

Kelly_R

Turn him in asap. Bring a copy of your report to him and let him know that you always hated him. You are going to feel yourself a happy citizen. Please don't forget to tell about this to the rest of your family members.

Curious1usa

The successful prosecution of a Nazi war criminal would be exceedingly difficult at this point in time - most of the victims and witnesses are dead or incapable of testifying. Even if an ailing 86 year old suspect were brought to trial, he would not likely survive the process - social justice would not be achieved.

You seem to have some severe parenting issues. Why in the world would you simply assume your father was involved in something so terrible (by the way, the Luftwaffe did not play a major role in war crimes)?

If this is a legitimate question, open the cases and then wrestle with your choices.

lucky_j_2003

most of my family was killed by Hitler and Stalin.Let him die.
nothing to be gained now

fedup

What are you looking for yourself by doing this???

Wish

I've seen that movie, it was pretty good.

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