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The US however took part in it on the British side.

Historically this is inaccurate and more complicated. Numerous colonial powers participated in carving china up and using opium to continue their rule.

Britain just happened to be the face of empire in 1900, it's US now and likely China in 50 years.

Governments are corrupt institutions. Power should be as distributed as possible.

Pretty sure parent comment is irony.

Also, yes, "that makes the US bad".