By FRANCESCO CARAVELLI
Los Alamos

This is a response to Walter Tuzel’s letter (link), with whom I agree about the importance of symbolism and freedom of expression.

It is crucial, however, to differentiate between the original symbols of Buddhism, depicted as either a 90-degree left-facing swastika or a 90-degree right-facing swastika, which holds significance in various Buddhist subcultures.

The 45-degree right-facing swastika which appeared in White Rock, from somebody who at least knew how to use Google, has been co-opted as a symbol of Nazism, full stop.

Therefore, the presence of such a symbol in White Rock is not only disgraceful but also deeply offensive, particularly to those who lost their lives fighting against such oppression in all the participating nations.