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by dnomad 2870 days ago
The mental gymnastics at work here are to be expected. There's really a total lack of integrity when it comes to Europeans admitting the extraordinary crimes of the past and providing redress. This is why absolutely nobody takes seriously the empty words about human rights. And note it is not a matter of "ancient history"; it is widely recognized that American soldiers looted art from Iraq and Afghanistan worth millions [1] but there is very rarely investigations and prosecutions for this.

[1] http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/chi-iraq-war-...
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sgift 2870 days ago
> This is why absolutely nobody takes seriously the empty words about human rights.

Yeah, sure, because art taken hundred years ago is somehow comparable to breaking human rights.

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qiqing 2870 days ago
It sounds like you are claiming that no lives were lost during colonization (of Asia, the Americas, Africa, Australia...) or slaves traded. Would you like to clarify your statement?
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