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Originally posted by Ezenden
You want an answer? Well first answer me this:
Are you proud of what your ancestors have done? Are you proud that its your ancestors who've let you live such a luxorous life? Are you proud of your ancestors who've built this country? Are you proud of the good aspects of British history?
If the answer is yes to any of those questions, then yes; you should then also feel remorse and disgrace (not guilt) for the bad actions of your ancestors.
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I will answer as if the British were my ancestors. The answer is
no to all the above ....so I guess I would'nt have anything to feel guilty about
the British nation has (like many others) been built partly on the blood and sweat of other peoples but that is not the fault of anyone alive today. It's a bit like expecting
you to pay reparations because your
great grandfather committed a crime.