okay i will dress up as Hitler, parade around the streets of Amsterdam giving sweets to children and that will make my dress sense okay?
I personally think zwarte piet resembles racist stereo types of the past and given the time in history when the character came about and the pictures of him acting as sinter klass's servant, maybe just maybe the anti zwarte piet movement have a point...... but then again the kids get their sweets....
Nah not as Hitler, Hitler is to fresh into the people's mind.
If you want to compare it with something of the days zwarte piet was introduced compare it with Napoleon.
Dressing up as Napoleon and give candy to children happens at many carnavls and is socially accepted.
Don't forget that he was much worse then Hitler.
I admit that you have valid points but imho it's more a trend to break down peoples traditions...