Alex McKee

I do agree that invading other countries is morally wrong but you must also think what would have happened to the world if we hadn't invaded them. They would have been subjected, instead, to Spanish aggression which left the Aztec and Inca civilisations all but destroyed.

It's all well and good looking at history through modern eyes but you must also keep in mind the realities of the time. Learn from mistakes and misadventures but refrain from judging unless you are completely sure you can be fair in doing so.

I would argue that on the whole the British Empire was a force for good in the world, not evil.

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BonnieDundee

I'd say it was a force for evil with some good in it. I don't think calling it a force for good is right because it encourages people that such behaviour as invading and conquering is fine.

We can certainly look at the historical context and comment that others were doing it as well. The most important thing is condemning similar conduct today.

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Alex McKee

People are capable of drawing their own opinions.

Indeed.

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Blue Right

God save the Queen. Its a very strong and moving anthem for me, i love our anthem.

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YouTube - The Sex Pistols - God save the Queen

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g hall

The British Empire came about almost by accident and was driven by trade not conquest of course if British traders are attacked what's a man to do but defend and protect.

Compared to every other empire the British one was for the times quite benevolent e.g.
Pax Brittanica
Abolishing slavery
Restraining the settlers in America before 1776

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BonnieDundee

That is just ******** I'm afraid.

Artificial famines which caused the deaths of tens of millions in British India?
Restraining the settlers in America before 1776

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