The “just move on” argument is obviously one that benefits us

And implicitly assumes that the good balances out the bad. It avoids any question of whether we should pay reparations to any given colonized communities.

And I don’t think the “well other countries did it, so that excuses us” would really stand up in a court of law.

Posted By: Knitted Jesus on November 10th 2023 at 17:35:46

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        The “just move on” argument is obviously one that benefits us (General Chat) - Knitted Jesus, Nov 10, 17:35:46
        
        Of course it would (General Chat) - Old Git, Nov 10, 17:50:06
        
        Point of order (General Chat) - CB41, Nov 10, 18:04:31
        
        Fair (General Chat) - Old Git, Nov 10, 18:10:37

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