Nations

Should nations apologize for historical mistakes like colonization or wars?

For

Apologies show responsibility and help healing.

Against

Current generations should not be blamed for the past.

Anonymous excerpts, translated where noted.

For

  • Address it and apologize for it
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  • Some of us only want a sentimental recognition of their tyrannical past on the UK's part
    RedditOriginal language: English

Against

  • Why should a country apologize for the crimes committed by a totally different generation?
    RedditOriginal language: English
  • An apology doesn't fix what they did
    RedditOriginal language: English
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