One of the things I made a point to do while I was in Germmany was to see
Buchenwald. I went with a German friend of mine that lived in the area, and she had a hard time being there, and understanding that her own countrymen were capable of such a tragedy. The entire place is quite eerie, as they still have the original gas chamber still in place, but the bunkers have all been knocked down. Many memorials are in various spots around the landscape, remebering comrades and soldiers.
Just because I have a soft spot in my heart for these people doesn't mean I hate them. I also have a soft spot in my heart for skinny white Texans. I still like to laugh, too.