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Amaras · 11-07-2008, 07:50 PM

Interesting responses folks, well worth the read. I started a long winded diatribe about how we had better address the wrongs of the past towards other cultures before they (inevitably) get the upper hand. About how we had better appreciate that a lot our present ascendancy is due to our ability to make war and exploit resources. But then again, that's not even close to all of truth.
Why do I think it belongs here? Are Grolsch's meds kicking in again? (Answer: well, yes)
Here's the point. As Nations, I think we all have a responsibility to be good neighbours. To respect other cultures, to not take advantage of their weaknesses (or at least to minimize it). The best reason why is self preservation. To wit: remember little Timmy from Grade 2 who everybody picked on? Well, he's been doing MMA for the past 20 years and he's looking to even things up. Nations have long memories.
That's why I think it matters, what others think. It helps me by getting a view from outside my narrow little world. Of course you weigh their opinions carefully, and consider the source.
For those of you who think it doesn't matter, read a little history. You have heard of Rome, right?

11-07-2008, 07:50 PM	#29 (permalink)
Amaras Junkie Location: At my daughter's beck and call.	Interesting responses folks, well worth the read. I started a long winded diatribe about how we had better address the wrongs of the past towards other cultures before they (inevitably) get the upper hand. About how we had better appreciate that a lot our present ascendancy is due to our ability to make war and exploit resources. But then again, that's not even close to all of truth. Why do I think it belongs here? Are Grolsch's meds kicking in again? (Answer: well, yes) Here's the point. As Nations, I think we all have a responsibility to be good neighbours. To respect other cultures, to not take advantage of their weaknesses (or at least to minimize it). The best reason why is self preservation. To wit: remember little Timmy from Grade 2 who everybody picked on? Well, he's been doing MMA for the past 20 years and he's looking to even things up. Nations have long memories. That's why I think it matters, what others think. It helps me by getting a view from outside my narrow little world. Of course you weigh their opinions carefully, and consider the source. For those of you who think it doesn't matter, read a little history. You have heard of Rome, right? __________________ Propaganda is to a democracy what the bludgeon is to a totalitarian state. -Noam Chomsky Love is a verb, not a noun. -My Mom The function of genius is to furnish cretins with ideas twenty years later. -Louis Aragon, "La Porte-plume," Traite du style, 1928 Last edited by Amaras; 11-07-2008 at 07:53 PM..