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.
Then we should make the BLACK families who owned WHITE slaves pay their part too.
Stupidity!
I’m sure that any living member of my family who held slaves, would be willing to pay reparations to any living slave…oh, there aren’t any? Ooooohhhh.
What is wrong with these stupid people nothing is free
Paying money to people who were never slaves from people who were never slave owners, makes total sense!!!
Trillions has been spent on Johnson’s Great Society since the 60s. It has been a failure, but it’s more then enough money spent!
And Neanderthals everywhere are demanding payment for$#%&!@*sapiens edging them out in Europe. Native Americans have a better claim, IMHO, but where would it stop? I don’t feel guilty because I don’t live on a plantation fueled by slavery, nor have any of my ancestors EVER. Tell you what, how about they pay the U.S. government for the privilege of being born here instead of 3rd world Africa?
Democrats need to learn their own history, and OWN it!
Dumbass!
Check your own people they started slavery