Bob Dylan: Stigma of slavery ruined America, singer says

Washington Times ^ | 9/13/12 | Associated Press

[Impala64ssa]

NEW YORK (AP) — Singer-songwriter Bob Dylan says the stigma of slavery ruined America and he doubts the country can get rid of the shame because it was “founded on the backs of slaves.” The veteran musician tells Rolling Stone that in America “people (are) at each other’s throats just because they are of a different color,” adding that “it will hold any nation back.” He also says blacks know that some whites “didn’t want to give up slavery.” The 71-year-old Mr. Dylan said, “If slavery had been given up in a more peaceful way, America would be far ahead today.” When asked if President Obama was helping to shift a change, Mr. Dylan says: “I don’t have any opinion on that. You have to change your heart if you want to change.” The magazine’s new issue hits newsstands Friday.

[rockrr]

I would have hoped you could do better than a homo reference but then it wouldn’t be you....Buttercup.

[dfwgator]

But I think Bob’s point is that in no other country is slavery used by certain people to enhance their power like it is in this country. People suddenly realized that there was a gravy train in exploiting white guilt, and in a way I think this is what Bob is addressing here.

[Lee'sGhost]

Sorry. Thought you guys were OK with that now. I’ll try to be more discreet in the future.

Buttercup....I LIKE IT.