Getting back to my original post, I think it will be interesting to see what transpires in Hong Kong now - if the protests continue and the protestors press for their other four demands to be met. Or not. Rob
Yes our country has it’s problems as all do. I am grateful that I was born here. My DIL is only alive because she immigrated here. Poland lacks the ability to perform her lifesaving surgery. People are literally dying trying to get here. I don’t bury my head in the sand about real issues. Still very grateful to be a American.
I don't think that's a good point at all. You complain about police murdering people during protests and the best you can do is come up with a 50 year old example of National Guard troops in a riot where arson and assault by brick were active components of the event. As tragic as that was, it does not reinforce or justify your misguided beliefs.
"Things should be made as simple as possible, but not one bit simpler." ~ Albert Einstein
Yes. All of America, except Rob with his extensive comparison-shopping, knows about Kent State.
When did Kent State happen exactly? And which police units were involved? Has that happened again since? How often?
Does the example of Kent State support Rob's claim that police in the USA would engage in "cold-blooded murder" of protesters?
Maybe we should reach back to the Bonus Army for a current example too....
I just read online that the protests in Hong Kong will be continuing as protestors press to get their other four demands met. My kind of people! I have a lot of respect for everyday Hong Kong people at this point. I just wish there was something feasible and practical I could do to show solidarity with the protestors. Rob
Something I've discovered is that when Portugal signed over Macau - a former colony/possession of theirs - Portugal offered Portugese citizenship/Portugese passports to all citizens of Macau. Britian did not do this for Hong Kong, and also attempted to.pressure Portugal not to offer citizenship to the people of Macau. I'm seeing Britian less favorably since learning this. And I agree, Jane.....Hong Kong and it's people did get a raw deal. Rob
[QUOTE=gimmethesimplelife;334016]Something I've discovered is that when Portugal signed over Macau - a former colony/possession of theirs - Portugal offered Portugese citizenship/Portugese passports to all citizens of Macau. Britian did not do this for Hong Kong, and also attempted to.pressure Portugal not to offer citizenship to the people of Macau. I'm seeing Britian less favorably since learning this. And I agree, Jane.....Hong Kong and it's people did get a raw deal. Rob
PS.....came back to add that I could not agree more with your last sentence. Rob
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