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What does it mean?
The speaker acknowledges Hitler's popularity and fears the myth, proposing legal proceedings as proof.
In plain terms
Hitler is popular so they use a trial to prove the point.
What can you take from it?
Legal processes aim to dismantle myths.

Where it applies

  • political trials
  • public opinion
  • legal defense

Putting it to work

  • legal proceedings
  • public education

Questions to consider

  • Can justice truly combat popular myths?

Another view

Trials may reinforce myths rather than dispel them.

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