Just by analyzing the conflict in the Philippines, one can conclude that our nation is not perfect. We claim to be the hub of independence, but our history with our territories proves that we have been as oppressive as the nation that we revolted against in the eighteenth century. While we may have been hypocritical to our message, it is also important to recognize that our history has been a process of failing and learning from our mistakes. If we ever desire to earn more respect from the rest of the people we share this planet with, it is vital that we refrain from taking these lessons lightly. If we choose not to do this and remain ignorant, we will never be able to truly appreciate this land of freedom we call
Just by analyzing the conflict in the Philippines, one can conclude that our nation is not perfect. We claim to be the hub of independence, but our history with our territories proves that we have been as oppressive as the nation that we revolted against in the eighteenth century. While we may have been hypocritical to our message, it is also important to recognize that our history has been a process of failing and learning from our mistakes. If we ever desire to earn more respect from the rest of the people we share this planet with, it is vital that we refrain from taking these lessons lightly. If we choose not to do this and remain ignorant, we will never be able to truly appreciate this land of freedom we call