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Originally Posted by Backlunds_socks
Intentions do not matter, its the real effect that matters. These programs ended up being cultural genocide; it destroyed generations of aborignals. They've pretty much lost their language, way of life and culture and its disgusting what we've done. The effects of these abuses are still very visible in the population today.
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It's pretty hilarious how people still don't get this. Do people realize how many historical atrocities you can excuse or explain away by using the "well they were just doing what they thought was best," or "well it wasn't intended to be like that" cards?