The opening of the 17th-Century former inn where Hitler was born is drenched in controversy, and it’s clear that media types are scrambling to shape public opinion on this delicate topic. Outlets like CNN want you to swallow their sanitized version of history, pushing the narrative that this place must be “preserved” for education. But let’s get real—what’s really behind this so-called preservation? Could it be they want to gloss over the historical implications and divert away from an uncomfortable conversation about the monsters that built the modern world?

On the flip side, Fox News plays the moral outrage card, claiming the space is a sanctuary for hate. They highlight the risk of it being a pilgrimage site for neo-Nazis, giving sensational headlines rather than actually engaging in nuanced discourse. It’s ironic how both sides of the media spectrum seem to agree on one thing: let’s not actually have a real conversation about the roots of totalitarianism, the dangers of unchecked power, or how history has an uncanny way of repeating itself when we ignore the lessons learned.

What do they not want you to think about? About how history is often co-opted by those who benefit from a distorted narrative. The likes of MSNBC might pander to the “educational” angle, while ignoring that there’s a thin line between education and glorification. Everyone’s in a rush to package this site with their agendas, leaving us with more questions than answers.

In a world brimming with political correctness, one thing is clear: if we can’t confront history head-on, how can we possibly claim to learn from it?