People have no idea what is was like to be a slave, yet they want cash for it? How can you be paid for a something you personally never endured?
And what happens if they pay up?? Then all Blacks should then shut up about racism and inequality, and racial-profiling because you got yours, now everyone is even. But of course, racism will still endure, but you won't have the right to say anything about it because you got your money.
No, its not right to profit from forced labor in the 21st century anymore than it was right to profit beforehand.
We are better off with programs that will help to lift people out of poverty by promoting education, and funding for college. Never forget their struggle, and empower YOURSELF through your own efforts.
And who decides who gets what....what do you think crackheads will do with their cut? And what about White people who have Black ancestors? How about Blacks who are descendants of Blacks who also owned slaves? Should Whites who families immigrated to the US after the Civil War be exempt?
Just cutting checks sounds like a bad idea.
[This message has been edited by straightBOS (edited March 28, 2001).]
[This message has been edited by straightBOS (edited March 28, 2001).]
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