[Steamburg]

That and his desire to hide the truth, pretty well sums up why he is such a strong Democrat.

[Da Coyote]

If: Actor
Then: Strong suspicion of inadequate IQ, serious moral problems coupled with inability to reason and tell the truth.

If: Liberal Actor
Then: Suspicions confirmed.

[minnesota_bound]

Slave Master Ben Affleck!

[Secret Agent Man]

There goes Ben’s political aspirations. No longer an aspiring democrat pol.

[RatRipper]

I have seen documentation that either my 4th or 5th great-grandfather owned a couple of slaves (both had the first name “Thomas”.

My great-grandfather, however, lost everything near the beginning of the Great Depression and died in 1933.

I have 15 first cousins from this great-grandfather, and who knows how many 2nd cousins and 2nds once and twice removed.

So what would be my my monetary obligation to “repay” for the slave-holding sins of my forebears?

Or, will this be held forever as an unpaid debt of me and my progeny?

Just curious how the bill is calculated. . . .

[Mike Darancette]

Get over it Afleck, I had an ancestor executed for murdering a king.

[Vermont Lt]

Just tells me his family has been full of rich bastards for generations. Poor folk did not own 200+ slaves.

[tbw2]

Children should not be held responsible for the sins of their parents.
Six generations down the line, there is nothing wrong except for those who hold the sins of the ancestors over someone’s head.

[Lion Den Dan]

I don’t like Afflek but as far as his having owned slaves, I suppose my couple times great Grand Father may well have hauled them across the water for them. Does that embarass me or make me ashamed? Nope!

[eartrumpet]

My grandpa owned slaves. He bought a plot of timber and while cruising it he discovered an old cemetery with nine slaves buried in it. He reported it to the courthouse then built a nice fence around it. It gave him a story to tell for the rest of his life.

[JewishRighter]

He should pay reparations by giving all his money and all future earnings to the descendants of his families slaves. Just sayin’. Mr. Affleck, meet your own petard.

[windcliff]

ping

[Bon mots]

[nicmarlo]

I’m sure glad I’m not held accountable for what my great-great-great-grandfathers (who I know nothing about nor their names) may have done.

It’s hard enough being accountable for what I do myself. Everyday, I pray that I do the right thing and that God will be pleased despite my imperfections.

This is all silliness about Afleck’s ancestors (but deceitful of him to intentionally hide it).

[Chgogal]

Boy, Afleck has to hand over all his money and assets in the name of restitution. Since my family was in Europe until 1956, Afleck will have to pay for any restitution that may be assigned to me. ‘Cause I'm not paying since I have no standing.... ; )