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How is what non-western countries do relevant to the question of if western governments actually practice the values they claim to hold?

>>goodSt+(OP)
You're making this out to be a western problem, but I suspect it's actually a general human thing. Actually, I have a hunch that the west has made more progress here than anywhere else, and I'm curious if anyone disagrees.

>>itisha+li
I doubt anyone would disagree with that statement. Would you agree that the actions of western leaders reveal their liberalism is superficial?

>>goodSt+uC
Somewhat, sure. They certainly haven't achieved 100% of the liberal ideal. But if they're currently setting the bar for policy in this regard, can it be entirely superficial?

>>itisha+bV
Yes and it is. If they actually believed in libety or democracy they wouldnt drag their feet like this and be content with merely bei g “more liberal” than your standard dictatorship.