DELTABRAT-
You had some very quality points and I think it is important for you to stand up for what you believe in. But please DO NOT GENERALIZE!
You said" I hear whithe people say all the time that "I didn't beat your ancesors" or" I didn't lynch you uncles and aunts, why are you mad at me." Because I am still living with that reality EVERYDAY of my Black life, that's why and so are you. Yeah although you didn't have the whip in hand, personally, one of your ancestors did. Point blank. "
That is absolutely, 100%, completely INCORRECT! You cannot speak for ALL white people! Not a single member of my family was in this country until WWII. And you know why they came here? Because they were being PERSECUTED AND MURDERED by the Nazis. They came here seeking a better life where they would be free to live their lives. NEVER ONCE did they own slaves or "hold a whip in their hands". NEVER ONCE. You CANNOT say that white heritage is founded in slavery in this country. SOME people's heritage is from slavery times, but remember the immigration boom of the early 1900's? That is when a large amount of white people entered this nation. their heritage is not that of colonial America. I had many members of my family MURDERED by cold, hateful killers. But am I mad at all Germans? Do I consider them all to be evil, hateful people? ABSOLUTELY NOT. I consider only the actual participants to be held responsible. And you know what is ironic? I AM GERMAN ALSO. They persecuted THEIR OWN PEOPLE.
Don't get me wrong, I understand that you are a black supporter and hold strongly to your beliefs. I am not trying to change you or your views, just trying to educate you on the facts. By making blanket statements that DO NOT hold true for all Americans, you are not making things any better.
POINT BLANK.
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