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Thread #96748   Message #1897976
Posted By: dianavan
01-Dec-06 - 09:03 PM
Thread Name: BS: Britain's shame of slave trade.
Subject: RE: BS: Britain's shame of slave trade.
Teribus - You don't get it.

Regardless of how many slavers there are in the Arab world, Blair is speaking for Brits. The figures regarding the Arab slave trade have nothing to do with an apology for the British slave trade.

If Blair really cared, he would do something about the Brits who are still actively involved in human trafficing and slave wages being paid for British consumption. The Arabs have nothing to do with that.

Blair cannot and should not meddle in the affairs of other nations. He is, however, responsible for the affairs of his own country. He may influence other countries through trade and diplomacy but you point to others as culprits when Britain contributes to human suffering.

I think you have a little problem with accountability.