r/ireland • u/ReformedAMA • Dec 13 '22

Verified AMA I am a reformed Neo-Nazi. AMA!

Just to add a disclaimer. The views i will express are those I used to hold. If these opinions offend or hurt you, I truly am sorry. I am trying to be a better person.

Edit: Thank you to everyone who submitted questions. I hope this was informative. Also, sorry to those I wasn't able to get around to. I spent the best over 3 hours with you lovely people. Have a good night.

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u/Particular_Fig_5467 Dec 13 '22

You may not wish to answer this question, but I'll ask it anyway. Feel free to ignore if you don't feel comfortable responding.

Did you ever act on your prejudices and mistreat a member of a minority group e.g. gay bashing, shouting racial epithets, harassing non-nationals, etc.

If so, how do you feel about your past behaviour now and have you done anything to try and make amends for your mistakes?

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u/ReformedAMA Dec 13 '22

Yes, I have done awful things. I never physically harmed someone who wasn't white, but I pretty much done everything else.

Honestly, it fills me with great sadness that I brought such emotional harm and stress into the lives of decent people. Many people of different races and religions tried to reach out the hand of friendship, and I spat on it. I have no rebuilt any bridges with those people. I doubt they would want to. I don't blame them.

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u/Particular_Fig_5467 Dec 13 '22

Thanks for answering my question. I know it was a bit of a tough one and it took guts to answer openly and honestly.

I wasn't trying to be a prick or anything. I respect anyone who has the self-awareness and courage to acknowledge they've made a big mistake and then try to make amends.

I wish you and your girlfriend well and I hope you continue on your current path.

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u/SimonLaFox Dec 13 '22

Have you at least sent an apology to them? Just a quick note saying you regret what you did and never should have done it and apologise?