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by propagandist 1568 days ago
I understand namecheap's decision because they have coworkers in Ukraine.

However, unless you apply that same logic to the US, UK, and a host of other nations, you are being hypocritical. They have murdered so many civilians, including kids, that surely they deserve the same punishment.

Yet we both know we're not about to see that, and I think we know why.

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Your blatant whataboutism aside, I do agree that the world would likely be a much better place if companies applied morals like this across the board.
I'm happy to hear that and glad we're on the same page.

It is whataboutism, and I do it because I come from a place where people have been subjugated for decades, and if you protest that, you're called an antisemite. (Yes there is actual antisemitism too--I'm talking about legitimate protest of actions).

Calling out people who suddenly have a moral compass is something I'm obligated to do. It might help next time that moral compass is needed.

That same logic does apply. Private indivuduals of ISIS would not have sold services to the US, or vice versa, or for any other war in a century.