Comments by "John Brereton" (@johnbrereton5229) on "Big Think" channel.

  1. When the Romans colonised Britain they destroyed our way of life and our ancient customs and religions, but they also did much good too. When Europeans colonised much of Africa it was still living in the stone age. Many Africans had very hard lives, often with little to eat and no personal security as they could be captured by another tribe and sold into slavery at any moment. Colonialism for all its faults, gave them that security, along with well paid employment and a full stomach, as their countries were transformed into modern, efficient economies. When the colonialist left, many returned to the stone age as they were taken over by Marxist thugs like Mugabwe. Now they have returned to poverty, lack of food and medical assistance, and their life span is now reduced. Many of these people now look back to Colonialism as their golden age. N reality, It's the duty of an advanced society to spread that advancement to others, and not to deny those less fortunate a far better and longer life.
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