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Why i'm supposed to care less about iranian children being killed in war? Is it because their government is evil? Isn't our government bad too?

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[โ€“] brachiosaurus@mander.xyz 5 points 18 hours ago (1 children)

I think it's a legit question, when there's a tragedy involving kids it's always a big deal, politicians yells about it and media coverage goes on for weeks. Personally i know there is no difference between children but i'm genuinely puzzled about what is the answer according to government and media logic.

[โ€“] Chippys_mittens@lemmy.world 3 points 18 hours ago

No reasonable person would say there is a difference. Media/government will chalk these kids up to civilian casualties that happen in any war. I hate it, I hate it happened, I hate the excuse I literally just gave, I hate that we are in a war, I hate that we do shitty things overseas, I hate that we do shitty things domestically, I hate that its a discussion. I still don't think you're asking a genuine question.