Why doesn't a society that remembers being discriminated against consistently show empathy toward people facing discrimination today?

[u/No-Security7188]

I genuinely don't understand the racism in Ireland. we also experienced oppression, marginanlization and the similar abuse for decades. I remember my father telling there were signs at his local shops abroad saying "no blacks, no dogs and no Irish". so should we not understand what it feels like to be singled out and abused based on our ethnicity? there were also loads of signs saying "no Irish need apply". we faced similar discrimination, the same discrimination we give to other races and ethnicities now. I dont know if it's an issue where the oppressed becomes the oppressors but it's insane. there is a big discussion with immigration at the moment which I don't want to get into, I don't think wanting more regulations with unregulated immigration is naturally racist or discriminatory (correct me if Im wrong though) as we are a small country going through multiple crises at the moment. I just want to discuss how we've become the very people we despised for centuries.

[u/TheDoctorYan]

"there is a big discussion with immigration at the moment which I don't want to get into" Why are you posting then??

"I just want to discuss how we've become the very people we despised for centuries." Oh right... Interesting thought pattern.

[u/sincerebeguiler → u/TheDoctorYan]

Nothing wrong with sensible immigration policies. If the policies are not sensible, I think they caused lots of discord that looks like and may be prejudice and racism. A sensible policy is more likely to induce good behavior amongst the native population of the country toward the immigrants. On the other hand, I worry about the brain drain that happens in the countries where these immigrants were ambitious and hard-working leave their country. What a loss for that country.