History

Is it wrong to ignore unpleasant parts of history to protect national pride?

For

Hiding the truth leads to ignorance and denial.

Against

Some historical pain should not define the present.

Anonymous excerpts, translated where noted.

For

  • I grew up where it was forbidden to talk about certain aspects of the 1930s and consequently certain events of WWII.
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  • Finally, around 1991 we were allowed to talk openly about something we all knew all along.
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Against

  • Don't make anyone feel guilty or ashamed.
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  • Every culture on earth is guilty. I make a point to drive that home.
    RedditOriginal language: English
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