people who joined the SS of their own volition? Yes they do, in my opinion, deserve either execution or long prison sentences, including life in prison.
I do not however think that those who were forced to join at the end of the war and can show they have not participated in crimes against humanity committed by the organization, should not be considered to be part of the SS.
SS was literally the worst though. I see your point but that’s not what I would roll with because of how easily it can be misinterpreted. A tiny fraction of the SS were probably spies and allies collaborators but that doesn’t really matter when speaking in general terms.
I didn’t mean to speak in general terms, should’ve made myself clearer. I am strictly speaking about a minority, likely very small, which did not join the SS voluntary or had a just cause to do so.
If they did not participate in any crimes against humanity committed by the SS, either due to being liberated or deserting, then I do think they should not be considered to be its members.
