The level of ignorance and /r/iamverysmart-worthy pontificating that's on display in this thread is truly embarrassing.
Worse than embarrassing, it's the embodiment of banal evil; because it's precisely this ignorance and blitheness that's enabling the atrocities that continue to go on in South America.
For Christ's sake, people, travel -- or read a damn book at the very least before sharing such ill-founded opinions.
Except for rare uncontacted tribes, South American natives are actual people you can meet and talk to. Ask them yourself why they choose not to join our wonderful shiny way of life.
Worse than embarrassing, it's the embodiment of banal evil; because it's precisely this ignorance and blitheness that's enabling the atrocities that continue to go on in South America.
For Christ's sake, people, travel -- or read a damn book at the very least before sharing such ill-founded opinions.
Except for rare uncontacted tribes, South American natives are actual people you can meet and talk to. Ask them yourself why they choose not to join our wonderful shiny way of life.