from New York Times
Trying to Save Berlin Relic From the Dustbin
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Seldom do we think of preservation as politically motivated. However, in the case of East Berlin, and elsewhere, the weight of history confounds preservation decisions and priorities, which otherwise would be fairly academic :

"Their cause is broader than a single building: it is a revolt against historical censorship. ... they are fighting those who insist on pitting history against modernity, people who would seek to smooth over historical contradictions in favor of a more simplistic narrative."