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.
Where are the slaves?????
Only 1% of whites had slaves. Many blacks not only HAD slaves, but bred them like cattle. This is BS – for so many reasons. Why would the “sons pay for the sins of the fathers” – or the great-great grandfathers in this case?? We are supposed to be equal. Let’s all behave like we are.
GO BACK TO AFRICA TO GET PAYED. YOUR OWN KIND SOLD YOU INTO SLAVERY. THE AMERICA’S IN THIS DAY AND AGE DON’T OWE YOU ANYTHING. GET A JOB. MY FAMILY NEVER OWNED SLAVES EVER….. I DON’T OWE YOU ANYTHING. GROW UP AND GET OVER . IT MY FAMILY’S WERE SLAVES TO. THE IRISH PEOPLE….
How stupid they are. No one odyssey was a slave of yesterday.
and they can shove it right up their a**
Will they have to prove that they are descended from slaves , or is it just the color of their skin. How about all the ones that came over after the Civil War, will they be entitled to reparations also. This could get very complicated.
We don’t own nor never have owned slaves call on the people who are dead over 200 years ago get it from them them we will go after you blacks because whites were also slaves
Demand in one hand and pee in the other and see which fills up first!
dont think i owe ive never been a slave owner
Reparations are now being paid to two and three generations! It’s called WELFARE !