Preparation
During the preparation stage of genocide, specific language is often used; the planned crimes are not spoken of directly and literally (e.g., “the final solution to the Jewish question”). Armies are created, weapons are purchased, special troops are trained. At the same time, society is subjected to intensive indoctrination to instil fear of the victim group, and genocide is sometimes presented as necessary self-defense. If an armed conflict is ongoing, genocide is sometimes camouflaged as anti-guerrilla warfare.
To prevent genocide, a state of emergency should be declared at this stage apply diplomatic pressure and also intervene to prevent the crime.
“[...] I know that no one, not even the most loving person in the world, can do anything to make a person not sad when they are sad. Maybe they would be less sad, but still.” Magdalena Kicińska, “Pani Stefa” (“Mrs. Stefa”)
Markus Lustig was born in a Jewish district in Nowy Sącz in 1925. His parents, Ita Kanengisser and Jakub Lustig, were very religious and raised their children that way, too...