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It is an impression easily taken from your comment. Just because we have the "privilege" (often considered a loaded word, I know, but applicable here, IMHO) to
by kup0 8y ago
It is an impression easily taken from your comment. Just because we have the "privilege" (often considered a loaded word, I know, but applicable here, IMHO) to visit a place like Cuba and enjoy its disconnectedness, the audacity it takes to desire to force that on a country of people that has never had any other choice is repugnant to me.
"it shouldn't change because I had a good time there" feels pretty slimy
Yes, technological progress/development will potentially bring what you consider downsides with it, which might be the crux of your point, but that's being unable to see the forest for the trees, IMHO
- jasonkester 8y ago"to desire to force that on a country of people" Keep in mind that you added that part yourself, then perhaps you'll understand my sentiment better. Lots of places in the world are nice now, while simultaneously not being perfect. Pointing out the first bit doesn't imply actively working in opposition of the second part.
- kup0 8y agoIMHO your original post's sentiment (even if unintentional) implied a "keep it that way" line-of-thought, so I feel my original comment stands