Should the Allied Powers apologize for war crimes in World War II?

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Selected thesis

The Allied Powers should apologize for war crimes in World War II.

Pros

Cons

  • Pro claim 1

    It is morally right for The Allied Powers to apologize for World War II war crimes.

  • Pro claim 2

    Allied Powers apologizing for crimes in World War II could strengthen their relationships with the affected countries.

  • Con claim 1

    The current governments of the Allied powers are not responsible for World War II war crimes, so they should not apologize for them.

  • Con claim 2

    Allied Powers apologizing for World War II war crimes could lead to reparation claims.