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.
Well fine….every one of these jerks never said thanks to the tens of thousands of Union Soldiers who died in the Civil War to hand the black slaves their freedom….it seems to me that before the blacks alive today get reparations, the families of those Union Soldiers who died in battle should get reparations from blacks as a thank you. None of the blacks alive today with slave ancestors have ever been a slave. They were freed an what they did with that freedom is on them and only them….whites are not to blame for their misery.
I need paid back for all the taxes I’ve paid in for welfare and food stamps
F**k u blackies
Get a fucking job u losers
They are going to keep on till whites rise up and start another war. People are tired of this c**p. People got alone before Obama and his race baiting
When will the stupidity stop
Time to grow up, get real and get a job!
Idiots how many years ago was that get over it
What slaves?? We have none, Reparation Go to Africa and get Reparation. They sold millions into slavery, your own people chained you together and sold you, they beat you, raped both men, women boys and girls. The source is not the American Tax payer, it’s the African nation. This happened over 150 years ago, are you saying as far as this country has advanced, Even to the point of electing a half African American as president. Blacks have just as much opportunity to succeed as anyone. You are a joke. You deserve nothing. Especially free money.
tell conyers, K M A.
What about the African tribes that sold other tribes into slavery? What about the blacks that were slave owners? What about all the white’s that fought and died to abolish slavery? Would it be fair to make them pay for any crimes their ancestors did? And what about the native Americans? What about the families that never owned a slave? They need to get over it, let the past be the past. The more you stir a cow pile the worse it stinks.