To choose the right side of history

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Hey,can anyone please explain to me, what it means "to choose the right side of history"?Thanks.Marta

Mister Micawber · Accepted Answer

I think it means to do something that is successful and that presumably will be admired in the future-- but I would like to see more of the context.

Materinaduszka · Answer

"(...)"For our part, we have formally clarified His Holiness' position in the Memorandum on Genuine Autonomy for the Tibetan People, presented at the Eighth Round of talks in November 2008. Through the Memorandum and the related Note, presented in January this year, we have stated in clear and definitive terms that we seek only genuine autonomy within the framework of the People's Republic of China, its constitution and its laws.
We have made it abundantly clear that we will respect the People's Republic of China's core interest of sovereignty and territorial integrity, including respecting the authority of the central government and adhering to the regional, national autonomy system.
But the central government must also fully respect the legitimate rights of the Tibetan people to maintain our distinctive and unique identity, as this is our core interest.
The Chinese leadership needs to take responsibility and make a serious commitment to finding a real solution to the issue of Tibet. The urgency of that responsibility is all the more palpable because of the uniqueness of this current window of time. Never before has there been a Tibetan leader like His Holiness, who has so firmly and persistently pursued such a challenging and treacherous path to achieve visionary change for the Tibetan and Chinese peoples.
The PRC proclaimed itself a multi-ethnic state with all nationalities having equal power and rights, rather than a state where a majority has political dominance over the minority.
China's leaders have a historic choice to make: will they steward China towards a peaceful future in which Tibetans finally find a sustainable home within such a modern Chinese state? Or will they look the other way as the seeds of alienation are sown, with negative consequences for the distant future?
<b>I know His Holiness the Dalai Lama has chosen the right side of history. </b>I can only hope China's leaders will see fit to do the same. "

Thank You for your answer.

Mister Micawber · Answer

Yes, I think my meaning holds true.  Future generations will respect those who are on the 'right side of history'.

Materinaduszka · Answer

Thank You!

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