Thursday, October 02, 2008


Finally we come to the end of the tour and more gruesomely what would be the end of millions of lives-the gas chamber. Imagine it, you're only minutes from arriving by train to a camp which has a reputation for unconscionable brutality and relentless death. The train ride itself has been horrendous as you were smashed into a rail car, designed for cows, with dozens of other people. Finally the train stops and the doors open. For a brief moment you feel relieved because you get a breath of fresh air and the chance to move your limbs. However the feeling of relief is fleeting as you see the soldiers with machine guns as they begin barking out orders to the people. If you are an elderly person, a child or someone with a disability you are immediately separated from your family and brought to this building for what the guards claim is a chance to have a warm shower. The ashes billowing out of the smoke stack, along with the stories you have heard about this place conspire to bring to your mind the reality of the situation.

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