This argument is based on the idea that buying ill-gotten water is equivalent to buying people
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CookieJarObserver@sh.itjust.works 2 years agoAt that point the people there can’t put the blame on the buyer.
If Nescle kills children and steals water, but you buy it its not you doing the bad thing, you “just” support it.
protist@mander.xyz 2 years ago
roguetrick@kbin.social 2 years ago
I can't think of a single ethical framework that considers having someone else do your dirty work as permissible. If you have zero agency, sure. If you have nearly all the agency, like the colonial powers, no.
CookieJarObserver@sh.itjust.works 2 years ago
I’ve never said that it was a good or acceptable thing, im just very very opposed to the idea of reparations for such things.
Clent@lemmy.world 2 years ago
Clearly. No matter the argument, you’re against reparations. That’s not because you have drawn a logical conclusion. You just believe it.
CookieJarObserver@sh.itjust.works 2 years ago
I have a reason. Just read the other comments, its explained there. And yes i am in general in disfavor of repetitions for most things. Money can’t buy you free from historically moral debt.
Huxleywaswrite@lemmy.world 2 years ago
“I’m not saying it’s ok, I’m just saying you should never have to take any responsibility for it”
That’s what you just said. Jackass.
CookieJarObserver@sh.itjust.works 2 years ago
What “responsibility” they are all dead! Guilt is not hereditary!