The 25 Point Program of the Nazi Party
This was written as the political platform of the Nazis.
The Program of the German Workers' Party is designed to be of limited duration. The leaders have no intention, once the aims announced in it have been achieved, of establishing fresh ones, merely in order to increase, artificially, the discontent of the masses and so ensure the continued existence of the Party.
1. We demand the union of all Germany in a Greater Germany on the basis of the right of national self-determination.
2. We demand equality of rights for the German people in its dealings with other nations, and the revocation of the peace treaties of Versailles and Saint-Germain.
3. We demand land and territory (colonies) to feed our people and to settle our surplus population.
4. Only members of the nation may be citizens of the State. Only those of German blood, whatever be their creed, may be members of the nation. Accordingly, no Jew may be a member of the nation.
5. Non-citizens may live in Germany only as guests and must be subject to laws for aliens.
6. The right to vote on the State's government and legislation shall be enjoyed by the citizens of the State alone. We demand therefore that all official appointments, of whatever kind, whether in the Reich, in the states or in the smaller localities, shall be held by none but citizens.
We oppose the corrupting parliamentary custom of filling posts merely in accordance with party considerations, and without reference to character or abilities.
7. We demand that the State shall make it its primary duty to provide a livelihood for its citizens. If it should prove impossible to feed the entire population, foreign nationals (non-citizens) must be deported from the Reich.
8. All non-German immigration must be prevented. We demand that all non-Germans who entered Germany after 2 August 1914 shall be required to leave the Reich forthwith.
9. All citizens shall have equal rights and duties.
10. It must be the first duty of every citizen to perform physical or mental work. The activities of the individual must not clash with the general interest, but must proceed within the framework of the community and be for the general good.
We demand therefore:
11. The abolition of incomes unearned by work.
The breaking of the slavery of interest
12. In view of the enormous sacrifices of life and property demanded of a nation by any war, personal enrichment from war must be regarded as a crime against the nation. We demand therefore the ruthless confiscation of all war profits.
13. We demand the nationalization of all businesses which have been formed into corporations (trusts).
14. We demand profit-sharing in large industrial enterprises.
15. We demand the extensive development of insurance for old age.
16. We demand the creation and maintenance of a healthy middle class, the immediate communalizing of big department stores, and their lease at a cheap rate to small traders, and that the utmost consideration shall be shown to all small traders in the placing of State and municiple orders.
17. We demand a land reform suitable to our national requirements, the passing of a law for the expropriation of land for communal purposes without compensation; the abolition of ground rent, and the prohibition of all speculation in land. *
18. We demand the ruthless prosecution of those whose activities are injurious to the common interest. Common criminals, usurers, profiteers, etc., must be punished with death, whatever their creed or race.
19. We demand that Roman Law, which serves a materialistic world order, be replaced by a German common law.
20. The State must consider a thorough reconstruction of our national system of education (with the aim of opening up to every able and hard-working German the possibility of higher education and of thus obtaining advancement). The curricula of all educational establishments must be brought into line with the requirements of practical life. The aim of the school must be to give the pupil, beginning with the first sign of intelligence, a grasp of the nation of the State (through the study of civic affairs). We demand the education of gifted children of poor parents, whatever their class or occupation, at the expense of the State.
21. The State must ensure that the nation's health standards are raised by protecting mothers and infants, by prohibiting child labor, by promoting physical strength through legislation providing for compulsory gymnastics and sports, and by the extensive support of clubs engaged in the physical training of youth.
22. We demand the abolition of the mercenary army and the foundation of a people's army.
23. We demand legal warfare on deliberate political mendacity and its dissemination in the press. To facilitate the creation of a German national press we demand:
(a) that all editors of, and contributors to newspapers appearing in the German language must be members of the nation;
(b) that no non-German newspapers may appear without the express permission of the State. They must not be printed in the German language;
(c) that non-Germans shall be prohibited by law from participating financially in or influencing German newspapers, and that the penalty for contravening such a law shall be the suppression of any such newspaper, and the immediate deportation of the non-Germans involved.
The publishing of papers which are not conducive to the national welfare must be forbidden. We demand the legal prosecution of all those tendencies in art and literature which corrupt our national life, and the suppression of cultural events which violate this demand.
24. We demand freedom for all religious denominations in the State, provided they do not threaten its existence not offend the moral feelings of the German race.
The Party, as such, stands for positive Christianity, but does not commit itself to any particular denomination. It combats the Jewish-materialistic spirit within and without us, and is convinced that our nation can achieve permanent health only from within on the basis of the principle: The common interest before self-interest.
25. To put the whole of this program into effect, we demand the creation of a strong central state power for the Reich; the unconditional authority of the political central Parliament over the entire Reich and its organizations; and the formation of Corporations based on estate and occupation for the purpose of carrying out the general legislation passed by the Reich in the various German states.
1. Which point did you find most unjust? Explain
2. Which point were you most surprised by? Explain
1. The point that I found most unjust is point 18 for a few reasons. One of the reasons why I found point 18 unjust because people who committed small crime should not be killed. The Nazi’s were executing people in different categories such as criminals, usurers and profiteers. Those who committed an small crime would receive the same type of punishment as a killer or something as cruel.
ReplyDelete2. The point I was most surprised by was point 5. I was surprised about point 5 because Hitler’s purpose was to kill off the Jewish population in Europe. Hitler created a law that allowed for anyone (including Jews) to be able to live in Germany under the condition they are treated as aliens. I was surprised about this because millions of Jews and Slovaks were put into concentration camps throughout Germany and Europe and were unable to leave.
-J.M.
A.Q.
ReplyDelete1) I think that point 4 is unjust. It states “Only members of the nation may be citizens of the state. Only those of German blood, whatever be their creed, may be members of the nation. Accordingly, no Jew maybe be a member of the nation.” The Nazis are discriminating the Jews because of their race and their unwanted features. Most of the Jews lived in Germany for a long time, and they basically consider themselves German in a way, because they adopted the German culture. Also some Jews worked hard to get high positions in the society, such as doctors, lawyers, and etc, but they are still not granted citizenship just because they are Jews. For example, it is very unjustified that a Jewish doctor (born in Germany) devotes himself in helping or aiding the people of Germany but he is denied citizenship just because he is not German.
2) I was most surprised about point 23, because I didn’t know that non- Germans were prohibited from participating or influencing the newspapers. This is unfair, because this shows that the non-Jews are not cared about and that they don’t have a voice in the society. Also, it is sad that the Germans would pick a bad German editor over a skilled Jew editor just because of their race. In addition to, I find it harsh that the penalty for non-Germans participating/influencing the newspapers, will be immediately deported. This is quite harsh, because in American society, even non-citizens have more say in the society than non-Germans.
H.J
ReplyDelete1. I found (We demand that the State shall make it its primary duty to provide a livelihood for its citizens. If it should prove impossible to feed the entire population, foreign nationals (non-citizens) must be deported from the Reich.) the most unjust. This was because foreigners were basically being punished for the wrong doings of others. The government at that time was filled with Germans. Failing was the responsibility of the Germans, not the foreigners. I think this was also unjust because they were annexing land and people had to follow these rules in their home countries.
2. I found (Only members of the nation may be citizens of the State. Only those of German blood, whatever be their creed, may be members of the nation. Accordingly, no Jew may be a member of the nation.) most surprising. This due to the ignorance of the German leaders. People were not allowed to be citizens even if the previously lived in Germany for years. On the other hand, if people were from other countries, they also had to follow these rules when Germany took over them by force. They shouldn't have been a target to these rules, neither should the Jews. Judging someone on their race is extremely disturbing and immature. I think if Germans didn't do the genocide, they might have taken over the whole world, or would be a super power.
1. I find point 3 most unjust. I believe this because it says to demand other colonies to help support their people. This shows how they are selfish lacking consideration for other colonies. They only care about their own people than other people's problems.
ReplyDelete2. I find point 18 most surprising. I believe this is most surprising because I think it will intimidate the people in Germany. For the Nazi Party to have continued existence, I think they went too far with the punishment with death. Even though it may make people feel safe, I think the people would rather want a punishment that is not as terrible as death.
D.C.
Ivy Loh 2/15/15
ReplyDelete1. I find point 4 most unjust because they are saying only members of the nation may be citizens of the State. Only those of German blood, whatever be their creed, may be members of the nation. Accordingly, no Jew may be a member of the nation. To me that seems unfair because people even Jews should be allowed to live wherever they want.
2. The point that I found most surprised is point 8 because they are saying all non-German immigration must be prevented. We demand that all non-Germans who entered Germany after 2 August 1914 shall be required to leave the Reich forthwith. This too seems unfair because like point 4 it should be freedom people can live wherever they want. But according to this quote you have to be a German.
ReplyDeleteThe point I found the most unjust was point 9. This was not because equality is wrong but only the citizens have equal rights. This means that those who were not pure German by blood did not have equal rights. The equality only among specific people was unfair. Therefore, those who were not German but in Germany must have been treated as inferiors, especially if you were a Jew.
The point I was most surprised by was point 24. It states how all religions should be free. This includes Christianity. On the other hand, this does not include the Jewish religion, which goes against the rule, in a way. This clearly shows discrimination against the Jews.
CH
1) I found point 4 most unjust. It states "Only members of the nation may be citizens of the State. Only those of German blood, whatever be their creed, may be members of the nation. Accordingly, no Jew may be a member of the nation." Hitler's hatred towards the Jews allowed this rule to be real which is just discrimination. It states only those of German blood may be members of the nation, but in our world today, everywhere you go is diverse. Anyone is allowed to be a citizen of any place.
ReplyDelete2) The point I was surprised by was point 18 which states, "We demand the ruthless prosecution of those whose activities are injurious to the common interest. Common criminals, usurers, profiteers, etc., must be punished with death, whatever their creed or race." This contradicts point four because point states only German blood could be citizens. Point 18 says no matter what race, you will be punished. This is scary because as a citizen, you would expect the rights that you deserve, but here you just get ruthlessly prosecuted.
The point that I found most unjust was that, "we demand land and territory (colonies) to feed our people and to settle our surplus population." I believe that this isn't fair, why should colonies feed the people? The land and territory colonies shouldn't be in charge of feeding the people and settling their surplus population. The government should be in charge of that.
ReplyDeleteThe point I found most surprising was that,"We demand that Roman Law, which serves a materialistic world order, be replaced by a German common law." I thought it was surprising that this was also one of the point because they point out the Roman law and the German law. They are criticizing the Roman law and then on top of that demanding to replace it with the German law. They state that the Roman law serves a "materialistic world order" therefore it shall be replaced by the German law. It shows that the Germans believe their law is better.
A.K
1.I found point 3 to be unjust. This point says that “We demand land and territory (colonies) to feed our people and to settle our surplus population.” That fact that they demand land makes it unjust. They don’t want it, they demand it, this sends off a negative and violent connotation. This makes it seem as if they are going to take it by force at all cost.
ReplyDelete2.I was most surprised by the second point that was said. This point says “We demand equality of rights for the German people in its dealings with other nations, and the revocation of the peace treaties of Versailles and Saint-Germain.” This is basically saying that they want to abolish the Treaty of Versailles. I’m shocked by the facts that this is a bold statement and if this were to be done it would cause problems in Europe.
M.R.
The law which prohibit non-German to post on newspaper is unjust. This prohibition kept the truth away from those who lived in Germany. The people who lived in Germany is only able to know the propaganda of Hitler and read about his news day and light, this is a example of brainwash. The Nazi law leave them no choice to decide what is true and what is false.
ReplyDeleteThe point that I were most surprised by was the Nazi law is actually protect the women and infants with pure German Nationality. The law ensured the health of the women and child. The law also stated that child harbor is not allowed in Germany in order to protect child. This was surprising for me because the Nazi is well known for relentless, they slaughter children and women in many different ways in concentration camps. In a contrast, they created law to protect the children in Germany.
WH
1. I find point number 18 to be the most unjust because some people conducting basic business can be subject to death. The so called "profiteers" might be everyday people doing business in a capitalist manner, and they can be subject to death for simply doing business and looking to profit from their business. The fact that the entire German state can authorize state sponsored capitol punishment for basic activities are very unjustifiable. I find the government to be extremely unjust. Many people can be subject to death for simply taking part in basic, and in some case necessary activities.
ReplyDelete2. Point number 4 surprised me the most. I knew that Hitler despised the Jews but the fact that he put down his hatred onto a document that is a law for an entire country shocked me. I expected him to be very blunt, but pointing out Jews specifically was just too blunt. He didn't even point out any other groups or any other qualities that an individual could possess that would make them ineligible for citizenship. Hitler pretty much summed up point number four in two words; "No Jews", and that to me was pretty surprising, Although a Jewish individual might benefit the country, he/she can't be a citizen simply because he/she is a Jew.
-W.C.
1. The point I found most unjust was point 4. This is because they're technically kicking all the non Germans out of Germany and there are many Jews which will not be able to be part of the nation they come from anymore. This shows total inequality towards them.
ReplyDelete2. The point I was surprised the most from was point 23 c. In this point it states that all non Germans are prohibited by law from participating financially in or influencing German newspapers. Which pretty much means they won't get the news in and won't be able to be in German newspapers anymore. They're practically off all German public/social views and can't have anything to do with them.
Y.M
The 25 Point Program of the Nazi Party
ReplyDeleteThe 25 Point Program for the Nazi Party was a strict set of laws that were written on how the nation was to be run and what the people are required to follow. Of the 25 points, the point that I find to be most cruel and unjust is point 4 where it is clearly stated that, “Only members of the nation may be citizens of the State. Only those of German blood, whatever be their creed, may be members of the nation. Accordingly, no Jew may be a member of the nation.” I found this point to be the most unjust due to the fact that the Jews are being excluded from their citizenship in the state. This is unfair because this was probably the mother country where some of the Jewish people were born and raised. Furthermore, the Jews were no different; they lived and thrived in the same country long before the Nazis and were used as a scapegoat because the Nazis needed a vulnerable target to pin down for their nation’s struggles in order to seize power and gain trust from majority of the people.
The point which I was most surprised by was point 5. The text states, “Non-citizens may live in Germany only as guests and must be subject to laws for aliens.” This shows great segregation in which the Nazis are creating between their pure German breed and whom they consider to be outsiders. The taunting part of that line is “must be subjected to laws for aliens” Which pretty much is saying that you can only afford live under “national rights” if you are a pure German. One notable example similar seen in history would be, during the American Civil War and the after events that took place where, colored- men, women and children were separated from whites in neighborhoods, public facilities and etc. because they were difference. Hence, society believed they were to be separated from the rest.
WGA
1. The point that I found most unjust is when one of the 25 point program Nazi party stated that Jews were not a part of the German nation. They were really treating Jews terrible and Hitler blamed them on what was happening with the Germans. The Jews were very rich and the Germans were living in poverty. Because the Germans were poor and the Jews was living the luxurious life they got mad and jealous. To Hitler, he felt that the Jews were the main reason. Which of course isn't the reason and the problem.
ReplyDelete2. The point I was most surprised by was Point #10. The reason for that is because it leads to several reasons. I was so shocked because they demanded many things from the people. These things included the confiscation of all war profits, and profit sharing in large industries. The most surprising thing that followed Point #10 was Point #18 which stated that all traitors, profiteers, etc., are to be punished with death with no trail at all which is very unfair.
AN
1. I found point number 5 to be unjust by the way it says "Non-citizens may live in Germany only as guests and must be subject to laws for aliens." I don't really understand it because if the jews, non-citizens and aliens are allowed to be in germany as guest, it kind of defeats the purpose. Because the nazi are soppose to be ruthless cruel people that people think they are. I usually thought that the nazi would kick those foriegners out. so they can keep the germans as the majority population.
ReplyDelete2. I found point number 8 to be suprising by the way it says All non-German immigration must be prevented. We demand that all non-Germans who entered Germany after 2 August 1914 shall be required to leave the Reich forthwith. I think its suprising because most people that immigrate want to be in a better country for a better opportunity. in a way its saying after a specific date no one is allowed to immigrate into germany. i can understand with the master race for the germans.
GAR
1. The point that I found most unjust was point 15, which states, "We demand profit-sharing in large industrial enterprises". I found this unjust because that meant that if a company were to be doing very well and making a lot of profits, they'd be force to share those profits with the government. If the government were to be somehow influencing these profits, then I find it plausible for the government to take a share in those profits. However, in this case, the government is simply leeching off of these large companies without a reason.
ReplyDelete2. The point that I was most surprised by was point 20, specifically the line that says, " We demand the education of gifted children of poor parents, whatever their class or occupation, at the expense of the State". This point surprised me because it gives the idea of the government wanting to really enforce the making of geniuses upon Germany. Even if a gifted child is poor, the government will support said child and make sure they go on with their education. Points like these are what make me believe that the Nazi party had good intentions for its people, but just went about it in the wrong ways, such as killing off millions of Jews and other groups.
-K.R