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I can see how it would be easy to consider equal what I say with me being specifically against China, but I was speaking in broader terms; Genocide is something
by genocidicbunny 6y ago
I can see how it would be easy to consider equal what I say with me being specifically against China, but I was speaking in broader terms; Genocide is something is very broadly considered to be a horrendous crime, hence my example of it -- the correlation with China is incidental and not intended to be the main focus.
I single out specific ideologies as being dangerous for the future of humanity. It is the paradox of tolerance -- to be tolerant, you cannot tolerate intolerance, and that is what I am trying to grasp at. There are certain things that most people can universally agree to as being travesties and immoral (genocide being an example of such.) Any countries or governments participating in such activities, whatever the inclination of the people they govern, should be decried and blamed for such immoral acts. We should have to no tolerance for people and ideologies that are intolerant.
And with that said, I don't think I ever blamed the Chinese people for what their government is participating in. While I wish there was more political will and influence in the general population in China to pursue friendlier policies, the current actions of the Chinese government are likely not directly condoned by their populace, and I lay no blame at their feet in this regard. At the same time though, I can blame their government for enacting and undertaking policies that are inherently anti-humanitarian and anti-ethical by most 'standards', and agitate for them to do better. I am just as happy to call out my own government for the various malfeasances it has participated in as well, but you focused on China, so there we are.
I will gladly take the competition from China, or from Europe, or Africa, or Mars even for all I care, as long as its not on the back of the mistreatment of people. Until that's the case, I'm going to complain, whether its China, USA, Russia, Borneo or the Tooth Fairy that are doing bad things.
So again I ask, what is the problem with being political, when being apolitical means being apathetic?
- drieddust 6y agoExactly tolerance of intolerance is suicidal. Ironically this is what left liberals are doing for a long time when it comes to intolerant idealogies like Communism and radical Islam.