08-18-2010, 10:12 PM
Hi,
I guess. Given that it has been only 60 years, some of the perpetrators and some of the victims might still be alive. I'd be more impressed if the apology were in person between those two groups.
Beyond that, I find it pointless and slightly ridiculous. Jeff Davis pardoned by Jimmy Carter -- about 80 years after he died. The Catholic Church apologizing to Galileo -- a few centuries late. People who have not offended apologizing to people who were not offended for what happened between their respective ancestors.
Empty words. A cheap gesture. Much more impressive would be world leaders who really try to do what is best for all. That would indeed challenge my opinion of humanity.
--Pete
(08-18-2010, 08:57 PM)Jester Wrote: Good to hear we've apologised.
I guess. Given that it has been only 60 years, some of the perpetrators and some of the victims might still be alive. I'd be more impressed if the apology were in person between those two groups.
Beyond that, I find it pointless and slightly ridiculous. Jeff Davis pardoned by Jimmy Carter -- about 80 years after he died. The Catholic Church apologizing to Galileo -- a few centuries late. People who have not offended apologizing to people who were not offended for what happened between their respective ancestors.
Empty words. A cheap gesture. Much more impressive would be world leaders who really try to do what is best for all. That would indeed challenge my opinion of humanity.
--Pete
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