Solidarity is not about charity. It is not about international trusteeship. It is not about recolonisation. It is not about military occupation. It is not about telling people what to do. The basis of solidarity is respect. Respect for the equality and dignity of each individual, and for the sovereignty of the nation. Respect for the inherent capacity that resides within each person. Solidarity seeks no material gain from giving, for it springs from consciousness of a shared humanity. It is about giving support without imposing or intruding. It is about offering scholarships, not sending arrogant and patronising consultants. It is about sending doctors, not soldiers.
Posted on: Tue, 03 Jun 2014 09:21:06 +0000
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