You don't deserve to be downmodded for saying that.
But it's not so black and white - I totally understand your position. But if people don't visit no one will really understand how bad it is.
There is no good answer.
I feel so bad for them, I want to do something. War even. I have no ability to. And in any case I don't know if war is even a good idea or not.
But the truth is I only think about it when I see photos like this, then I move on and continue my regular day. These photos need to be constant to have people remember all the time.
I understand your sentiment and sympathize with it. I would agree with it if tourists did actually interact with average citizens. They don't though. So I see no benefit to visiting the country. It does nothing other than bring money to their leadership and this is why I have the view that I do.
But it's not so black and white - I totally understand your position. But if people don't visit no one will really understand how bad it is.
There is no good answer.
I feel so bad for them, I want to do something. War even. I have no ability to. And in any case I don't know if war is even a good idea or not.
But the truth is I only think about it when I see photos like this, then I move on and continue my regular day. These photos need to be constant to have people remember all the time.