[fredhead]

My problem with all this is..IT WAS ALMOST 150 YEARS AGO!!!

Yes, I'm from the south.

Yes, my ancestors owned slaves.

It's NOT MY FAULT...it was almost 150 YEARS AGO!!!

Why can't we get past thisand work together to make this a better world to live in?

If the people who whine about slavery (150 years ago!!!) would get off of their lazy butts and get out there and make something of themselves instead of blaming their situation on someone else, everyone would be better off.

I worked hard to get where I am today. Nobody gave me anything.

IT'S OVER...GET OVER IT!!!

[kipita]

Well, my ancestors owned slaves and were slaves, fought Indians and were Indians, exploited what existed and were exploited by what existed. Ironically, all 6 entities still exist in the world today. Conservatism, is the world's only answer to humanly address all interest. But when you have the best system and are thus successful because of it, you can expect "hits" from less successful people from less successful systems.

[Major_Risktaker]

Why can't we get past this and work together to make this a better world to live in?

Mideast peace negotiators should us that line.

IT'S OVER...GET OVER IT!!!

Economic Slavery?

In some ways slavery never ended
it just changed its look.

Consequently, Americans owe $2,027, the Brits owe $1,100, and the Aussies owe $675 in "real credit card debt," for every man, woman and child in their respective countries, based on current population figures.

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Yet us American must also deal with the Nation Debt of 7.2 trillion dollars and 51 trillion off book future social security debt.

Slavery, what to do about slavery.