I can't object to the British people knowing and really understanding their colonial history. Nothing wrong with a people knowing their history. It can only be a good thing.

But, I worry that by focusing on morality and making it personal, we miss the elephant in the room -- namely capitalism that oppresses people all over the world regardless of race or nationality. I worry that by encouraging an exaggerated sense of patriotism, we play right into the hands of the ruling elite (think corrupt mainstream politicians and big corporations in India) who would love to divide and rule us. Much better, in my opinion, to establish common ground between working class all over the world, so that we can fight the real oppressors who are the ruling classes.

The systemic problems that caused colonialism still exist around us. It is not a matter we can simply seek an apology about and put behind us.