The BDN Opinion section operates independently and does not set news policies or contribute to reporting or editing articles elsewhere in the newspaper or on bangordailynews.com George Jacobson, who was a medic in the U.S. Army from 1968 to 1970, lives in Orono. History is not always pleasant, but it often provides invaluable lessons. Reflecting on the past, we find several compelling examples that highlight the importance of remembering and understanding these events. A notable instance is the rise of the Gestapo, a faction within the SS, in Austria and Germany during the 1930s, eventually extending their reach across surrounding...