[Warrior Nurse]

I will preface this by saying that I am a black American Naval Officer and politically conservative and new FReeper since I went to CPAC and had the pleasure of meeting other FReepers. I think that the ongoing debate about reparations is based on several false premises but one central theme. That theme is continued victimology/victimization of black Americans. If you put slavery and the events that followed into a Darwinistic point of view, the Africans that survived capture, middle passage disease and entry into North America were the best and brightest of the African continent. They were the fittest that survived and I think they are rolling over in their graves because of the way the race baiters are acting. Jesse Jackson, Walter Barron, Al Sharpton, NAACP, Congresional Black Caucus are part of the problem not the solution. One thing that I have learned from my dead ancestors is how to be self reliant and not hide behind race. When something good happens to a black person you never ever hear that person say " I scored a touchdown or winning basket because I am black." Let something negetive happen then they are screaming at the top of their lungs racism! In my opinion the rank and file black Americans don't regard these individuals as leaders I sure don't. One of the first rules of leadership is to lead by example not excuse. Those people and thier ilk are useless. Booker T. Washington in his writings in the early 1900s warned of race baiters and people that would divde the race. He was right then just as now. Someone please answer this there is not one living slave or slave holder in America today who determines who should pay. Another fact since those of us with Negorid features are not purely African how to we address the miscegenation between slave and slave holder. Does that mean I have to sue and extort money from my white relatives? What about the quadroons and Octaroons where do they fit into the equation? If someone black disagrees with their philosophy they they are labeled "Uncle Toms." If they want reparations get a damned education, learn math and science so you can get a job and get paid. Quit acting like the world owes you something because you are here. I thank God everyday that I live here as a black man. How come I don't see those that are making the reparation argument talking to the Saudis or the other African countries that sold thier captives into Slavery? What about the Slavery in the Sudan? The Bullsh*t flag has been thrown. Since I recently returned from serving in Operation Enduring Freedom I have a renewed love for the United States and Freedoms that we have.

[leadpenny]

Welcome to FreeRepublic. Someone is going to say something about paragraphs. I won't :)

[MomwithHope]

Welcome to FR and thank you for your service to OUR country. Loved reading your response. IMHO the Democrats have started this all with their victimology philosophy. In a sense they have tried to "enslave" the black vote for the last 40 years. It's blowing up in their face now.

[judicial meanz]

You are right on the mark. Excellent points, each and every one. I am comforted to know that you are the up and coming leadership of young black Americans to come!

[concerned about politics]

I will preface this by saying that I am a black American Naval Officer and politically conservative and new FReeper since I went to CPAC and had the pleasure of meeting other FReepers.

Welcome aboard. Thank you for what you do for us here at home. My kids thank you, too.

[yoe]

Right on Warrior Nurse!

An elite group of anyone let alone this elite group of African-Americans has no place in The United States of America, a Republic – not a Democracy, is one of the first things that should be taught. That they use federal dollars should be questioned as should all grants that are used to keep racism alive.

The 14 Amendment section 4 of The United States Constitution explicitly says “...But neither the United States nor any State shall assume or pay any debt or obligation incurred in aid of insurrection or rebellion against the United States, or any claim for the loss or emancipation of any slave: but all such debts, obligations and claims shall be null and void.

Holocaust: the mass slaughter of European civilians and especially Jews by the Nazis during World War II Who does Dennis Smith, the Thomas Day Education Project, or National Endowment for the Humanities think they are? IMHO they are little more than belligerent spoilers who are criminally involved in the abuse of young children’s minds. The 'Let It Shine' program should be exposed for what it really is and not taught in your schools where ever you are!