[Edmund Burke]

I would be in favor of reparations if the money was paid out to all decendants of former slaves using a special currency that could only be spent in those states in which slavery was legal in 1861. In addition, so as to insure that funds were not spent on frivilous items, reparation payments could be spent only to acquire or improve housing for said decendants which meets or exceeds federal quality standards as being safe, sanitary, and decent.

[bobono]

Please don't forget that for each dollar paid thru reparations, a corresponding amount is due to be paid by the recipient of such reparations to Native Americans. Then, Native Americans shall be taxed on such payment as sweepstakes winnings. If Native Americans accept such payment, they must therefore pay for any land provided to them, or return all land with payment of back taxes owed.

Bring up Native American issues to any African American, and the reparation discussion just sorta dies....