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Old 5th Jul 2015, 10:07
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Martin the Martian
 
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You seem to be deliberately ignoring very valid points that I and many others are putting forward, or making sarcastic comments probably because they do not fit with your world view.

In the west we are fully aware of what has been done to indigenous populations, minorities and ethnic groups both in time of war and peace and during colonial expansion. We do not hide from it and we do not ignore it. It is to our shame that these events have occurred.

I put it to you that it has not just happened in the west, and that the same events happened within the borders of Imperial Russia, the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics and the Russian Federation with just as much enthusiasm and prejudice. However, you would appear to be in denial regarding these events, as you are also about much of the history of the 20th century. To be blunt, neither of us are perfect, but only one of us is ready to accept the fact.

I do not intend to mention particular examples, as there is information available freely from a multitude of sources on the internet concerning the subject. I recommend you use google, as you appear to be familiar with it. Alternatively, you can just reply with another sarky remark and continue to fail to engage in reasoned debate and defend valid arguments.
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