Giacomo Lichtner
Giacomo Lichtner is an associate professor at Victoria University of Wellington, known for his expertise in political rhetoric and historical comparisons. Recently, he has been in the news for commenting on the dangers of inflammatory political language, particularly in relation to comparisons with Nazism. Lichtner emphasizes the need for caution among politicians when utilizing extreme historical references, warning that such rhetoric can lead to a normalization of radical ideas and contribute to a toxic political environment.
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Lichtner, a deputy chairman at the Holocaust Centre, viewed Tamihere's remarks as political hyperbole.
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