Posted on 02/05/2005 12:37:40 AM PST by HAL9000
Only if such reparations are also paid out to the descendants of those who fought to free the slaves.
My ancestors were enslaved by people in the East.
I therefore request reparations by Eastern Europeans.
Had to put my favorite, Fluffy, down last night; she was attacked by a raccoon. I empathize. Sorry to go OT, but your post resonated sadly.
Back to the thread: how about reparations for white farmers whose land has been stolen in Rhodesia (excuse me, Zimbabwe) by that megalomaniac Robert Mumgabi (sp?)
My greatgrandfather's family was decimated in Russian pogroms under the Tsar. Hey isnt' the royal family in Britain related to the Tsar? Maybe they can fork over some. Instead of making Harry visit Auschwitz.
I'll let you know.
I wonder if danny glover has seen the reparations skit on Chappelles Show?
will Danny volunteer to move to one of the African countries? If not, he should just shut his big fat liberal mouth.
I'm Scottish. I want reperations from the British for enslaving my ancestors and not allowing them to even speak their own language, follow their own customes, or even wear their traditional clothing.
Could this whole argument be something akin to a SLIPPERY SLOPE!!
yes give them money...just look at Saudia Arabia and Ethiopia ......what is the birth rate????Look it up you will be astounded!!! like bacteria in culture medium....
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