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Show years, he has not hidden the fact that he was an SS member who worked at Auschwitz. However, he maintains his innocence, saying, "I would describe my role as a 'small cog in the gears.' If you can describe that as guilt, then I am guilty, but not voluntarily. Legally speaking, I am innocent." If Groning can be found guilty of all of the deaths that happened at Auschwitz, despite having never directly participated CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 the atrocities happening in the camp. He told his commanding officer, "If this is always the way things are done here, I would like to be transferred." That request was denied. It wasn't until two years later, in 1944, that he was transferred to the front lines of the war. Seventy years later, at the age of 93, Groning is being prosecuted on 300,000 counts of accessory to murder. Over the 11/44prit_ es swwwwwwwwww. Follow us on Twitter! " in the killings, then where would the guilt end? Would the construction workers who built the buildings of Auschwitz be guilty? Would the truck drivers who delivered food and supplies to the camp be guilty? The guilt for the atrocities of the Holocaust cannot lie with the "small cogs" of the machine, who likely would have been killed themselves had they taken a stand against what the Nazis were doing. Grtining and many others like him who were simply following orders are not responsible for the Holocaust. It is those who gave the orders who should be, and (to my knowledge) have already been held responsible. Despite maintaining his innocence, Groning does feel guilt and remorse for his role within the Holocaust to this day. "I feel guilty towards the Jewish people," he said, "guilty for being part of a group that committed these crimes, even without having been one of the perpetrators myself." I can't even imagine the amount of regret and remorse felt by those who, like Groning, allowed the Holocaust to happen through passive inaction or indirect affiliation. That alone is a punishment far greater than the unnecessary possibility of Groning spending his last few moments of life in prison. letters@chronicle.utah.edu .„... THECHRON ON 1 Y 14 0 DaiitturAH ,.--,.. Cligpi NIC L E INVITE YOU AND YOUR FAMILY TO AN ADVANCE SCREENING OF GUILLERMO DEL TORO FROM PRODUCER . • .. DIEGO en- 'Arm' ' slailyutahchronicle.co JORGE R. GUTIERREZ A. DIRECT OA ZOE CHANNING LUNA SALDANA TATUM the CI O f II 9 7 . n VI One fe .• 0 II • . 1 I. 11 ) .• a- _jf -• __. '- /T. rc 6' .:, 1 . 0, 1 . 1., II ail, N , 411 If you are an adult on the autism spectrum this workshop is for you. ,-, Communicating Success on the Autism Spectrum is an interactive, informative workshop presented by and for adults on the autism spectrum. (You must be 22+ years to participate) c- • What is an Autist? :. - , ■--"` V" • , • = 1. gail Saturday, October 18 8:30 am to 3:00 pm . A. ••••• r.,, , OCTOBER 17 Rm. DC. 0 ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER I I STOP BY UNION 321 FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN A SCREENING PASS! Four passes per person. Each pass admits one. Winners will be notified via email. THE BOOK OF LIFE HAS BEEN RATED PG FOR MILD ACTION, RUDE HUMOR, SOME THEMATIC ELEMENTS AND BRIEF SCARY IMAGES. Please note: Passes received through this promotion do not guarantee you a seat at the theatre. Seating is on a firstcome, first-served basis, except for members of the reviewing press. Theatre is overbooked to ensure a full house. No admittance once screening has begun. All federal, state and local regulations apply. A recipient of tickets assumes any and all risks related to use of ticket, and accepts any restrictions required by ticket provider. 20TH Century Fox, Daily Utah Chronicle and their affiliates accept no responsibility or liability in connection with any loss or accident incurred in connection with use of a prize. Tickets cannot be exchanged, transferred or redeemed for cash, in whole or in part. We are not responsible if, for any reason, recipient is unable to use his/her ticket in whole or in part. All federal and local taxes are the responsibility of the winner. Void where prohibited by law. Participating sponsors, their employees and family members and their agencies are not eligible. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. NO PHONE CALLS. IN THEATRES OCTOBER 17 www.bookoflifemovie.com University Neuropsychiatric Institute Hardin Branch Auditorium 501 Chipeta Way, Salt Lake City gliff (Parking available on the east side of the building) $20 per person This workshop will focus on personal journeys toward self - optimization for adults on the autism spectrum. A continental breakfast and buffet lunch will be served. Elliot Francis Autist, Co-Organizer For more information and to register please visit: www.perfectfifthproject.org/#/register or contac Kristina at 801-587-8596 or kristina.cottle@utah.e This event is supported by The Cambia Health Foundation and the University of Utah Department of Psychiatry |