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Human rights record of the United States in 2012 (Chinese viewpoint)

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Re: Human rights record of the United States in 2012 (Chinese viewpoint)

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Post by The_Sponge »

It's interesting to see the availability of firearms to citizens presented as a violation of human rights.

>Firearms-related crimes posed serious threat to the lives and personal security of citizens in the U.S. Some shootings left astonishing casualties, such as the school shooting in Oakland, the Century 16 theater shooting in Colorado and the school shooting in Connecticut.

Also, please be aware that this is a translation, which explains for the awkward and sometimes grammatically incorrect wording of this article.

Re: Human rights record of the United States in 2012 (Chinese viewpoint)

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Post by gordaco »

It's a good thing we have that new perspective.

Here in Spain there is no independent press at all. You have the "left" press and the "right" press. Each one talks wonders about their preferred party and throws shit at the others. So you have look into the "left" press to know extensively about the shit from the right party, and vice versa. Similarly, the best perspective about what's wrong with the US is found on non US-friendly press, even if it sounds hypocritical to denounce human rights violations from China.

However, press in the US is likely to be much more independent and self-critical than in China (you WILL find self-critical press in the US but not in China, after all).

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Post by zalew »

gordaco wrote: post #5

It's a good thing we have that new perspective. Here in Spain there is no independent press at all. You have the "left" press and the "right" press. Each one talks wonders about their preferred party and throws shit at the others. So you have look into the "left" press to know extensively about the shit from the right party, and vice versa. Similarly, the best perspective about what's wrong with the US is found on no…

> Here in Spain

spain/poland/russia/uk/germany/france/italy/everywhere...

it's easier to be aware that journalism just works that way - ideologies are commercialized.

Re: Human rights record of the United States in 2012 (Chinese viewpoint)

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Post by w_t_payne »

There can be no improvement without awareness. Criticism can be uncomfortable, but, if properly analysed and acted upon, it is healthy. Although I do not think that this criticism was intended to be constructive, we can easily treat it as such, and gain advantage from it. A fusillade of brickbats can, if caught deftly, be quickly built into strong foundations.

Re: Human rights record of the United States in 2012 (Chinese viewpoint)

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Post by patrocles »

Reading between the lines...

1] Military has too big a delta over civilians; how can I help reduce that delta sanely?

2] Too much of our communications remains plaintext; how do I roll out crypto today?

3] Our economy has non-productive members; how can I help those who want help?

4] People still don't like most other people; how can I detect/counter any biases I might have?

5] People still sexually abuse and torture other humans; how can I help victims, and help deter future violence?

6] Children don't have rights; how can I help children who want to accept adult responsibilities?

7] The US military costs a lot and seems to only make enemies. What can I do to make it act more like Switzerland's army, but without compulsory service? Or to at least be adequately compensated as World Police.

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