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"It was a problem as the southern northern demand for slaves cocaine provided a ready flow of cash to entice owners dealers into the practice. "

So that justifies the Northern practice of sailing to Africa to obtain slaves? Why were the northerners not charged with kidnapping?

And what flag was it that was on those slave ships since 1641? (The 1st slaves arrived in 1638 aboard the Desire - Massachusetts legalized slavery in 1641 with the Body of Liberties). Why were the northerners not charged with kidnapping?

Do you forget about the millions of slaves that died crossing the Atlantic? They died on Northern ships.