Originally Posted by
Noir
Maybe there was, maybe there wasn't, I don't know.
But I am interested to know what you think should be done if it's decided there was? If Obama went on TV tonight and said that he acknowledged genocide took place, that what happened was a cruel act of savagery, and that he wished to issue an apology for what took place, would that be enough or would you want something more?
If I clearly opposed the proclamation of apologies in another instance concerning Guatemalan Mayan Indians, stating that it should have been a condemnation and not an apology, why would I support an "apology" in this instance? And no, of course meaningless words are not sufficient, but there would be raised public awareness that could contribute to more significant concrete action.
The history of human thought recalls the swinging of a pendulum which takes centuries to swing. After a long period of slumber comes a moment of awakening. -Peter Kropotkin