(July 1, 2015 at 8:56 pm)Mothonis Wrote:(July 1, 2015 at 5:09 pm)Pyrrho Wrote: You should feel dirty. But you can work on changing things in your country. There are probably organizations in your country working on this issue, and they may be able to use volunteers, or monetary contributions.
Also, being behind on one issue does not make one behind on other issues. So you need not feel totally dirty. As long as you vote for and work for things improving.
Totally Disagree about the guilt part.you dont need to apologize or feel any guilt over the stupid decisions that your lawmakers make.its not your fault in the least
That depends on what one does and how one votes. In the UK, a whole lot of people voted the winners into office. One is responsible for how one votes, and one's part in such processes.
As a secondary point, if it is wrong to feel guilt for what one's society does, it is wrong to feel pride in it as well. In my opinion, though, how one should feel about things is directly related to what one has done, and what one has not done, regarding the particular source of potential shame or pride.
"A wise man ... proportions his belief to the evidence."
— David Hume, An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding, Section X, Part I.