Every nation has stains on its history, the recollection of which should be reason for a bit of humility. Tragically, much of human history is a record of wars and violence. We’re reminded of this just by how quickly we recall the major wars of the past or periods of persecution whenever we take a look at history. It’s a very unpleasant, but no less real, part of who we are.
It is for this reason, that sincere work at making peace and fostering reconciliation among peoples is typically held in high regard. It might even have been part of the motivation for the creation of organizations such as the League of Nations and the UN, although both institutions have not only failed miserably at fostering peace, but the UN has been co-opted by those who would impose a one-world government, and turned into a monstrosity that should be abolished. That it has turned into a vehicle for bashing the US can be seen in its recent demand that the US government make reparation to those the UN alleges are the victims of “police lynchings.”
Slavery has been practiced by nations and cultures for millennia, and tragically became part of America until the mid 1860s. Equally sad is the fact that we still contented with the aftermath of slavery 150 years after its abolition. That healing is desirable should be obvious. But demanding reparations isn’t part of the solution despite the views of at least one Congressman as he once again introduces legislation relating to this. More on page two.
Enough of this garbage go to work like the others
Stoooooooop! This 2017. Quit bringing this up! There MANY people who have suffered. No group, sect, religion posts more.
Exactly!!!! They seem to forget who fought, died, and freed their collectives asses and who captured and sold them into slavery in the first place. Even at the height of slavery here in America approximately only 1.4% owned slaves. There were also white slaves AND black slave owners. In fact the first owner of a black slave here was a black man.
Mark Mira you my friend need to learn your history you are an idiot
Get it from their white mother’s.
And that the Union prevailed and withstood the trial.
Get it from Pelosi let her pay get it from Reed let him pay get it get it from McCain let him pay they are multi-millionaires
go soak your stupid heads in an outhouse…
It will be a cold day in Hell when I pay.
How about a free ride back to where you came from!!