Every generation sees the world through the lens of its own struggles. Those who have endured hardship often look upon those who have not with a mix of pride and frustration. “We suffered, we toiled, we endured. Why don’t they have to?”But this is the wrong question. The real question is: “Wasn’t this the goal?”The … Continue reading Tomorrow Was Meant to Be Brighter
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Bloody Empire’s Shadows
I must confess, I hold no pride for my nation's past. The British Empire committed deeds as dreadful as any extreme dictatorships in history.I'm certainly no historian, and I won't pretend to possess knowledge of my ancestors' actions. All I know is that they committed terrible acts.Should I offer an apology? I apologize, but does … Continue reading Bloody Empire’s Shadows
