I always thought the Empire was more of an analogy to the Romans, as opposed to the Nazis. It's probably the whole tranisition from Republic to Empire that strikes a familiar cord. (and then Rebels as barbarians?)
The Empire's primary agenda always seemed to be to maintain order, not an inherently evil objective. I have to agree w/ the article's author that the actions of the Empire didn't really seem to affect the day-to-day lives of the average galactic citizen. As opposed, to say, the Nazis.
Also, I think it is a bit extreme to equate the Empire w/ the Nazis, I was always a fan of the Empire, does that make me a Nazi... I think not.
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The Empire's primary agenda always seemed to be to maintain order, not an inherently evil objective. I have to agree w/ the article's author that the actions of the Empire didn't really seem to affect the day-to-day lives of the average galactic citizen. As opposed, to say, the Nazis.
Also, I think it is a bit extreme to equate the Empire w/ the Nazis, I was always a fan of the Empire, does that make me a Nazi... I think not.