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Originally posted by Creedo
Threads like these make me sad. Only because we are all the same under our skin. It doesn't matter what color the people were that came to whatever land mass first because we are ALL related to those people. Black, white, brown, red, yellow, green, pink, purple, blue.... these are petty and ridiculous labels we humans need to shed once and for all. We all have a right to be here, there... wherever. We are HUMANS OF EARTH DAMMIT! Do we have regional and cultural uniqueness? YES! Does it entitle us to claim ownership of a region? I don't think so. I really don't.
We need to be brave for once and let go of the things that divided us. That which has divided humanity into these petty labels for each other. The rewards will be 10 fold! We can finally close the doors to a great ignorance holing back the human race and open a new door that will allow us insight into some of our greatest and most wonderful potentials.
Originally posted by jfj123
OK so what you're saying is that every country should immediately drop it's borders and let anyone through who wants to come through. Please explain the economic impact to the entire world if we were to follow your revolutionary plan. I can't wait to hear your answer
I never said that I had a plan, just that people need to shed their hatred for each other if we ever plan on having a peaceful world. All we need to do is start treating each other better... that's all. And maybe stop being so possessive. Will it happen over night? Pfft... no! But try starting at square one... the immediate people in your life and see if others will follow suit.
That's a romantic, flowery sentiment but that's simply not realistic. If you think I'm wrong, explain how you can make it work. Please include your security and economic plan.
Well of course it isn't realistic!! Human nature is what it is... right? However we have the capacity to change our nature... we have been doing it for thousands of years now. Baby steps.... we can change if we simply want it. Do I know how to change the whole world? No.. but I do know how to change my immediate world. And THAT ALONE can ripple out in waves my friend.
Originally posted by poet1b
Once again, I repeat myself, as it seems you want to avoid the obvious truth. U.S. soldiers in Iraq did not go to Iraq for economic opportunity as the illegal immigrants come to the U.S..
Originally posted by Creedo
OK so what you're saying is that every country should immediately drop it's borders and let anyone through who wants to come through. Please explain the economic impact to the entire world if we were to follow your revolutionary plan. I can't wait to hear your answer
I never said that I had a plan, just that people need to shed their hatred for each other if we ever plan on having a peaceful world. All we need to do is start treating each other better... that's all. And maybe stop being so possessive. Will it happen over night? Pfft... no! But try starting at square one... the immediate people in your life and see if others will follow suit.
Originally posted by jfj123
I've worked very hard for what little I have and I simply can't afford to pay for someone else's taxes, healthcare, etc... and frankly, I shouldn't have to. I don't mind sharing but I don't want to be taken advantage of either.
Originally posted by ModernAcademia
reply to post by eNumbra
People keep saying that we should forget the past
my argument against that is iraq is happening today
colonialism is still alive
that is in-topic as mentioned
very much so in fact