I recall the claim of some Hindu leaders in India, who claimed that burning widows at the funeral of the husband was tradition.
The English administrator said, “Very well. We also have a tradition. We hang people who burn widows. You go forward with your tradition, and we will proceed with ours.”
They want all the benefits of Western civilization, but do not wish to take any of the responsibilities.
“You go forward with your tradition, and we will proceed with ours.”
Two thumbs up, a perfect response.