I am always confused by these "what-about" posts. Are you saying western democracies are the shining examples of equality so if they enact something bad, everyo

I am always confused by these "what-about" posts. Are you saying western democracies are the shining examples of equality so if they enact something bad, everyone should follow ? Or that China given a free pass because western democracies do it? Or that this is not a big deal because everyone does it?