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Yes...but at some time the colonial peoples need to learn to govern themselves and not blame the past. What about the positives of British colonialism? The British ideals of liberty, equality and justice drove most resistance movements.
To follow up:
The last colonial power left Africa 40 years ago. The place is still a shithole.
Sure colonialism is bad, but let's not romanticize most non-Western people as peace loving "noble savages" who wouldn't have a care in the world if it weren't for the white man. War and violence have been the rule in human history, peace and free trade the exception.
Sheldon, Have a look at the comments, esp. by 'Reconquista'(2 separate, very long ones), & J. Sreekanth.
I often am hit with the thought that nearly every headache in the world has its source in some British colonial conduct. (An oversimplification, of course, but not far from the mark).
The times they are a-changing. Read the comments on Gott. Wow. In the _Guardian_ no less: defence of the Empire, people pointing out that India/Pakistan have been independent for 60 years & why haven't they solved Kashmir, etc. !!!