My sister-in-law is native Chinese and we have been connected with many who lived during those times. As related in the story: not good for many millions, but a reflection of the impact of ideology driven from the top and indoctrinating the mass of people. No society is far from a similar position, with the Soviet Union and Nazi Germany prime recent examples as well. The risk to us is apparent, with the political discourse, always harsh and bitter towards one's opponents, a constant in nearly every election except that of George Washington. What has sustained us is the freedom to have opposing ideas, despite the friction. Unfortunately some are taking real steps to remove that right from the open forums we use.
My sister-in-law is native Chinese and we have been connected with many who lived during those times. As related in the story: not good for many millions, but a reflection of the impact of ideology driven from the top and indoctrinating the mass of people. No society is far from a similar position, with the Soviet Union and Nazi Germany prime recent examples as well. The risk to us is apparent, with the political discourse, always harsh and bitter towards one's opponents, a constant in nearly every election except that of George Washington. What has sustained us is the freedom to have opposing ideas, despite the friction. Unfortunately some are taking real steps to remove that right from the open forums we use.