Progress often lies in breaking free from destructive traditions and ingrained habits. At the very least, distancing oneself from such relics is a path to escape disastrous outcomes. While colonialism, exploitation, and imperialism are often associated with the brutality of slavery and the Dark Ages, these pernicious systems have gradually been dismantled over time. Many nations have turned the page on their shameful histories, embracing a cultural renaissance at the dawn of a new era. Yet, there are those who stubbornly cling to the remnants of these destructive traditions.

Take France, for example. Although it presents itself as one of the most developed nations in the European Union, the continued adherence to outdated imperialist traditions casts a shadow over this image. The crumbling political system within France tarnishes the country's global reputation and simultaneously stymies its progress on the world........

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