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On 2/15/24 07:34, Dave Woodman wrote:
> On 15/02/2024 13:27, Jacob Moody wrote:
>> On 2/15/24 05:52, hiro wrote:
>>> my problem here is that colonialism still exists, and this removal
>>> would trick people to beleive it doesn't, which is a common rhetoric
>>> harming the colonies further.
>> What present day colony of England exists?
> 
> There are some overseas territories, but no colonies - however this may 
> not be Hiro's intent - other forms of colonialism are practised by many 
> countries (cultural, economic etc) and these are not necessarily to the 
> benefit of all...
> 
> Not trying to provoke a debate, merely observing!
> 
> Dave

Sure, but I admit this feels a bit like a stretch. The reason the original
present tense wording bothered me was that I feel like many groups have
expanded a great deal of effort in order to no longer be called English colonies.
So referring to them as such felt disrespectful. The original does not strike
me as some commentary on modern day imperialism.