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Originally Posted by Street Pharmacist
You do realize this was all happening in the 90's right? That wasn't 100 years ago. The "Spaniards and Americans" are still largely subjugating their indigenous peoples, so I don't know what you're referring to.
Edit: Also, suggesting genocide would've been the right path makes it sound like you're a pretty awful human being.
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No. I'm saying cultural genocide through an 1883 worldview is actually not that bad. Every single culture thought that they were the best, and were not scared to impose their will upon others.
Obviously in a 2015 lens, we all know (myself included) that genocide is wrong. But basically, it blames us (modern Canadians) for mistakes that occurred long before I was even born, and before my parents were born.
I agree that it should be taught as a history lesson on cultural genocide. Much like how we teach WW2 and all the various points of view - purely factual and without bias.
But in terms of what we should do now perspective, it's absolutely ridiculous.