The realities of neocolonialism can't be ignored, however; countries that previously colonized parts of Africa, Asia, and South America were able to obtain riches and build a stronger economy on the fruits and labor of the countries they colonized. They stalled and hindered progress in these nations as they exploited them. Its aftereffects continue to present themselves now by way of capitalism, as our world becomes increasingly divided between the wealthy and the poor as opposed to free versus colonized.

“Everything I have ever done I’ve done from a place of love. If I don’t punish you, the world will punish you even worse. The world doesn’t love you. If the police get you, the police don’t love you. When I beat you, I’m trying to save you. When they beat you, they’re trying to kill you.” - Patricia Noah