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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think most folks have covered the move out part..

On the swastika:

https://journalsofindia.com/ancient-indian-symbol-of-the-swastika/

The swastika is commonly seen in India today as a ubiquitous symbol adorning temples, homes, vehicles, and on walls above entrances and doors  and it carries a purely auspicious and welcoming meaning.

Unlike the black hakenkreuz of the Nazis, the swastika used by Indians is usually red or yellow in colour, is not tilted to the right, and has dots at each corner, which are believed to represent the four Vedas.
Swastika symbol adoption by Hitler-

Despite its association for centuries with the symbolism and practice of the Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain religions, many people in Europe and America see the swastika only as the defining symbol of the antisemitic, racist, fascist Third Reich (1933-1945) of Adolf Hitler.[/quote]

Yes, I understand what the swastika means in India.  But Dubai is NOT INDIA.  Just like the US is NOT INDIA.  If drawing swastikas over someone's door is wrong in the US, which is not India, then it should be wrong in any country that is...not India.  [/quote]

You need to travel. Or read. Dubai was literally built by Indians. How can you be this ignorant and uninformed???  [/quote]

The Buddhist symbol is universal. It is not just used in India but in many parts of Asia, including in Buddhist temples in South East Asia. You need to be more culturally aware that for Buddhists, the symbol  precedes and transcends the history of the Nazis and the persecution of Jews.  [/quote]

This. So tired of people being offended by this symbol. Why we let the hijackers of the symbol define its meaning is beyond me. [/quote]

The neighbor meant it as a sign of hate though. [/quote]

You obviously aren’t Jewish.[/quote]

I'm not, but I don't understand why you're pointing it out. Explain? [/quote]

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