[Forward the Light Brigade]

One answer: No! Reparations were paid in blood in the Civil War. Relatives died wearing Union Blue to free them. They were abolitionists too and got into a lot of trouble for it too. My direct ancestor was wounded at The Crater—fighting along side of Black Troops. I feel any debt was paid by that sacrifice.

[samtheman]

Reparations were paid in blood in the Civil War. Relatives died wearing Union Blue to free them.

That is the correct answer.