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RE: ok
By CZroe on 10/19/2012 3:06:10 PM , Rating: 2
Hey, genius: It has nothing to do with how we or they "feel" or whether it is right or wrong. The statement we are objecting to is factually wrong to humorous effect.

"This fossil is a symbol of the rich cultural heritage of the Mongolian people"

I laughed when I read it and was pleased to find that I wasn't the only one. Not being "happy about that" has nothing to do with it being part of anyone's culture.

That's like the US responding to some theft of an oil tanker by saying that the oil under Saudi Arabia's sands is part of their culture and, thus, only they can extract, refine, sell, and use it. No, the oil under the sand is THEIR PROPERTY, as is the sand, so they can dictate who can extract, refine, sell, use, etc. It's theirs: No need to pull the "culture" card. It's their property and it was stolen. Simple!

