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I mean, you could make an argument that the UK or Germany might not participate as much as China, but the US is certainly one of the world leaders in stomping o
by zajd 8y ago
I mean, you could make an argument that the UK or Germany might not participate as much as China, but the US is certainly one of the world leaders in stomping on human rights. Forget the homeless population and separating families, just look at our mass incarceration programs. We have something like five times the percentage of our population in prison as opposed to China.
My point isn't to say China is good, only that participating in human rights abuses and authoritarianism are endemic to all the major powers and there's no point in singling China out here. If you're working for the government chances are you're working for an organization that is authoritarian and abuses human rights.
- kofejnik 8y agoIt's very easy to criticise US from the high moral ground of your home, where your safety and freedom are guaranteed by the same US of A. But let me ask you: would you rather be a dissident in China or an anti-establishment protester in US?
- zajd 8y agoMy safety and freedom aren't guaranteed, they are rewarded by me working in a lucrative job. If I wasn't fortunate to have the career I do there would be no safety or freedom. I'll agree it's easier to be critical of the US in the US as opposed to being critical of China in China but that's not the only thing that matters if you're talking about authoritarianism and human rights abuses.
- kofejnik 8y agoNothing is guaranteed, however I can't see how this leads to US - China equivalency w.r.t human rights. > that's not the only thing that matters Maybe, but you prefer to ignore it altogether when equating China and US
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- vermontdevil 8y agoYa know we kill people in Afghanistan and other countries indiscriminately. Where’s their safety and freedom?
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