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16/06/20
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Originally posted by mogga
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So why should today's generations apologize for something that happened many generations ago?
Very hypocritical to say sorry for something that in many cases they do not even know what they are saying sorry for
Should the Church apologize for the massacre of the Cathars?
Should the Zulus apologize for the massacre of fellow Africans to establish their Zulu empire?
Should Norway, Sweden and Denmark apologize for the raping and looting of yesteryear in the British Isles?
Should France do the same for what the Normans did?
Should Spain apologize to Mexico for the Aztec genocide?
I can't see Turkey apologizing to Armenia for their genocidal relationship either
History is littered with hundreds of examples of wars, genocides, bitter feuds and ongoing armed and bloody struggles - many of which included oppression and slavery as well as a great deal of misery and death
I do not condone what may have happened 200 years ago
but I will never apologise for it because it never concerned or involved me or any of my family
I can only apologize for my wrongdoings
anything else is hypocrisy
It's a bit like the question I asked you about the dogs
So - do I blame my dog
if your dog crapped on your carpet?
you can't see the relevance
because the relevance is obviously uncomfortable for you
but it is very relevant
It's all about blame, guilt and apology
and whilst many may be vulnerable to being guilt tripped
I am sorry to disappoint you - I do not fit that category
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well I would like to apologise coz I totally agree with Mogga and for that I need to say sorry!
For the 2 Aboriginal deaths in custody last year I don't think so.
Did people say sorry after they made the joke about what does NASA stand for after Challenger blew up killing all 7 astronauts?
We find humour in many things as a coping mechanism but there are few jokes or funny moments that are not at someone else's expense.