The principle victims of British policies are Unpeople–those whose lives are deemed worthless, expendable in the pursuit of power and commercial gain. They are the modern equivalent of the ‘savages’ of colonial days, who could be mown down by British guns in virtual secrecy, or else in circumstances where the perpetrators were hailed as the upholders of civilisation. Mark Curtis
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The modern world is full of many problems, but one of the most unfortunate is that there are people all around the world who live in dire circumstances. These people are usually from countries with less economic prosperity, and they tend to be ignored by the rest of the world. Instead, politicians spend their time passing laws that will benefit their beloved citizens. The Unpeople are referred to as people who do not have any power or influence over the world.

They are seen as resources for making money or minding other’s business. So if their lives are deemed to be worthless, then all the more so should they be considered expendable.

Source: Unpeople: Britains Secret Human Rights Abuses

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