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Originally posted by Manders:
Nicci,
you need to calm down. L-Dawg was simply stating her opinion which is just as valuable as your own! It isn't fair to say she is not knowledgeable. Her and zetace were having a fine debate. There is no need for criticism like your own. Don't be so bitter about the world either. You are a part of this COUNTRY not just your ethinicity. This holiday celebrates our countries independence. I understand your ancestors were slaves to white people but I think it's rediculous to bring it up in a debate such as this one. You are not your ancestors and neither is anyone else. You seem to have a lot of hate in you. How are we supposed to move past things like that with such feelings of hatred toward others. Please don't criticize others like you have. It really makes you, not them, seem like the ignorant one.
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Oh I am far from being angry, and I notice that whenever someone tries to state a viewpoint debating racial politics they are described as angry. You dont know me and you have no idea of my temperment by these typewritten words. I have the same demeanor here as I would if I was debating in your FACE which by the way is a huge smile. I am a citizen of this country so I HAVE NOT AND WILL NEVER FORGET MY ANCESTRY FROM MY HOMELAND AND THROUGHOUT THE DIASPORA.
This is the history behind the holiday you celebrate. I thought it would be best to provide a citation.
Richard Henry Lee, a delegate from Virginia, moved that Congress declare "that these United Colonies are, and of right ought to be, free and independent States."
"Adams, John," Microsoft® Encarta® Encyclopedia 99. © 1993-1998 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
At that time a Black man was 3/5 of a man, so I dont see the reason to hoop and holler about it..it is the truth and why are you so adamant to wanting to leave it in the past. What I am talking about is not hatred, but you use that term to stir up the feelings of other people on this forum. Manders I believe it is YOU that is full of this hatred that you speak of, dont try to project your motives and resentments on me, I am merely stating facts, which by the way you did not address. I wonder why .....hmmmm
Oh have a great 4th Manders, just remember that it is your independence you are celebrating not mines.
Oh, and for the record, my degrees in Biology and Genetics and clear common sense has enlightened me to KNOW that I carry the souls and genetic characteristics of my ancestors. By the way, its evident that the ancestors have passed on their resilience, tenacity and most of all courage to endure "THE STRUGGLE".
YOU WOULD NOT UNDERSTAND.......
Charles: I am not going to get into a back and forth about the definitions. I own a dictionary and I am quite sure you own one too. I know for sure that Black people are represented in EVERY nationality and ethnicity because you cant dismiss the power of MELANIN.
[This message has been edited by nicci19 (edited July 02, 2000).]
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