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But not a lot of British citizens get this violently or persistently up in arms about American independence, despite that war happening only a few years earlier
by zentiggr 7y ago
But not a lot of British citizens get this violently or persistently up in arms about American independence, despite that war happening only a few years earlier.
The remaining descendants of French aristocratic families aren't trying to claim their rights stolen in that revolution.
There does come a point in time where past difficulties should be laid to rest.
- DiogenesKynikos 7y agoAre you comparing the what happened to the Chinese in the Opium Wars to what happened to the British in the American revolution?
- zentiggr 7y agoWas not my intent, but I see where I went off the rails. Thanks for the feedback and I'll rethink this.
- jimclegg 7y agoTelling China to get over colonialism is like telling black people to get over racism. These inhumane policies have been in place for centuries so after 3-4 decades of half-heartedly treating people as equals, "get over it" isn't going to fly. Generally the victims decide when to move on, not the attackers.