Well I have given much thought on the issue. And there are many things to take in to consideration. While other groups (Jews and Japanese Americans for example) have been given reparations there were MANY stipulations put on the money they were given. Here are some things that have to be taken into consideration:
1. There are no living slaves in the U.S. So how do you decide who gets money? Does ANYONE with African ancestry get money?
2. How much money? Over a period of time or a lump sum?
3. Where does the money come from? Do we make all taxpayers pay for reparations? Or just White people?
4. What happens when every gets their reparations??? Do we really think America will change? If anything it will make people even more upset...
Personally I don't think reparations is the answer. Our situation is a lot deeper and complex than that. However, I haven't come up with an answer....
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