I said: But supporting a Taliban-like culture that opresses women? > Colin said: It aleady does now and it did in the past. as the UK does and did. Saudi Arabia, Kuwait to name just 2.
I don't disagree that we're supporting regimes that I consider oppressive. But I was actually talking hypothetically. Sorry if that wasn't clear. I meant that if we sent teachers to countries where oppression occurs, we would not support that kind of behavior in the teachings. Ideally, we'd teach enough about "liberty and justice for all" to kindle interest in the students. Some may actually find this idea more distasteful than simply supporting oppressive governments. We'd be seeding revolution in places where some might think we have no business. Idealistically, we should leave well enough alone. But we export movies, tv, etc., which is pretty haphazard at best, and destructive. Why not balance that with a purposeful plan? Why not share the best we have to offer, and not just what sells? > No they are not bad ideals but they are not acted upon by your Govt when abroad nor ours. Agreed. The U.S. has certainly done things that were at best stupid and at worst unjust and cruel. Actually, I'd ammend it to say "they are not acted upon often enough by..." The US and UK are not all good and not all bad either. Hope this makes things clearer. lots of love Anne
