In other cultures, the word martyr carries very different meanings. These children’s families and communities consider them to be martyrs.
In the context, I think its entirely appropriate to adopt language which reflects the cultural background of the victims, and it’s frankly quite insensitive of you to be quibbling over usages.
TheHolm@aussie.zone 2 days ago
Martyred? No, they just get killed. US managed to kill more civilian in one day than Russia and Ukraine together for an year.
jaek@aussie.zone 2 days ago
In other cultures, the word martyr carries very different meanings. These children’s families and communities consider them to be martyrs.
In the context, I think its entirely appropriate to adopt language which reflects the cultural background of the victims, and it’s frankly quite insensitive of you to be quibbling over usages.
TheHolm@aussie.zone 2 days ago
It just English. Martyrs die willingly for their cause. These poor souls just die; they have not been given a choice. They are victims not martyrs
tastemyglaive@lemmy.ml 2 days ago
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