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Yes, one can make that argument. Is there ever a situation in which it is immoral to visit a country and help its regime by spending money there? For me I th
by yequalsx 11y ago
Yes, one can make that argument. Is there ever a situation in which it is immoral to visit a country and help its regime by spending money there? For me I think North Korea qualifies.
- treve 11y agoThen the answer to your question is yes. It it sometimes immoral to some people, and you are one of them.
- a3n 11y agoIt's complicated. Yes, tourism brings money and legitimacy. However, the citizens of every country are our brothers and sisters, and the more we get to know and understand each other the better. Consider, "You're not allowed to know and talk to this person." Wait, what?
- RangerScience 11y agoWell, consider. If I go to NK and in doing so help the regime by $5, but I get to talk to a few people unchaperoned, giving them some exposure to the outside, is that worth it? If instead, it's $5,000 - is that worth it? So on and so forth. You also have the consideration as to where that money goes - if 90% goes towards maintaining infrastructure - even if it's infrastructure the average person never gets to use - is that worth it, for the future of the country, regardless of government? But what if 90% is pocketed by corrupt officials? Passing judgment is complicated.
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