Reflecting on Monday's Class Discussion

In response to our class discussion about taking the right steps to acknowledge the Armenian genocide, I feel that it is key that the United States first and foremost admits its own faults. I say this for 4 reasons: 1) because it is the right thing to do, 2) fessing up to our own crimes will prevent other nations (especially the current Turkish government) from pointing their fingers at us, 3) admitting our crimes will set a good and positive example to US citizens, and to the rest of the world, and 4) there are a lot of people in this country that need the US to recognize that there was a Native American genocide and slavery of African Americans. Having a recognition and apology would really help the healing process for current Native Americans and African Americans.
To change things up a little bit, I want to turn to our current issue- whether or not the United States should acknowledge that the Armenian Genocide happened. I'm sure the United States could argue dozens of "reasons" why it is in "our" best interest not to acknowledge the genocide, but what it all comes down to is the question, "Is the US willing to do the right thing despite all of the consequences it may face for doing so?" It will be interesting to see how things play out in the following months.