Here's One!
Posted on 05/28/2003 7:35:01 PM PDT by Tailgunner Joe
Chortle! Very Sowell thinking!
Oh, and we ought to go ahead and put a statue of Benedict Arnold in the Capitol Rotunda, in accord with the great honors paid to Jeff Davis all over the South.
Sowell is wrong on this one, for very many reasons.
Just damn!
I've been asked (via Project 21) to provide some commentary to Senator Bill Frist regarding the measure. It's been spearheaded by former Washington Redskin (and fellow black conservative) Darrell Green.
I'll post my short letter to Senator Frist as a separate post.
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No, that's the lynching memorial being planned for Atlanta.
I'd like to nominate fieldmarshaldj's comment for "quote of the day"
Many feel that a monument to the black slaves of America, akin to the Vietnam Memorial, has a place on the National Mall. While such a memorial or monument to the slaves of the United States' historical past would certainly be an opportunity for education for the masses, I have a personal fear over such a venture.
The black liberal intelligensia have been taking each and every opportunity to try to draw blood money out of the memories of slavery and of Jim Crow-era America.They have gone out of their way to encourage lawsuits and gone to other means to attempt to divide black and white America even further.
Their words insist that they are seeking reconciliation, and I truly believe that there are some who are forthright and honest in that belief. But for each John Lewis, there's a Jesse Jackson, waiting in the wings to find a way to turn this into something geared toward their own personal ends, the rest of black America be damned.
While Darrell Green's project is one that is certainly honorable in intent, I feel it is not well thought-out, and would be a magnet for the roadshows of the poverty pimps of America. It would provide a ready-made instant bully pulpit for every would-be race warlord who wanted to rouse the rabble of the masses. It would create the ultimate spot for a photo op for charlatans and snake oil peddlers everywhere.
I fear that liberal black academics nationwide, who are spearheading the attempts at reparations litigation, would attempt to use any monument or memorial - especially one given such high placement in our national consciousness - as additional reasoning behind their continued clogging of the nation's courts with continued lawsuits over percieved reparations. I think we can both agree that this would be folly of the highest order.
No, Senator, I think a monument to slavery in and of itself would be more folly than honest enterprise. It does not have a place on the National Mall.
I encourage you to dissuade your colleagues from pursuing this venture any further.
Sincerely,
Michael H. King
Mableton, GA
National Advisory Board Member, Project 21
Perhaps he'd agree to allow himself to be cloned -- a few million times.
They're already doing that.
North Central Florida's Congressman
CLIFF STEARNS
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE |
CONTACT: PAUL FLUSCHE |
LEGISLATION ESTABLISHES A MEMORIAL IN WASHINGTON, D.C. TO HONOR SLAVES AND THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS TO AMERICA
AMBASSADOR GEORGE HALEY, BROTHER OF ALEX HALEY, AND SEVERAL NOTED PRO ATHLETES ATTEND EVENT IN SUPPORT OF BILL
WASHINGTON, JUNE 19, 2002 - "With this memorial we will remember those who endured slavery and those who fought to end their slavery," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL). "In addition, this legislation will help educate the current and future generations on the evil of slavery."
Stearns joined Rep. Tony Hall (D-OH) and others today in introducing the National Slave Memorial Act. The measure provides for The National Foundation for African American Heritage, in consultation with the Secretary of the Interior, to establish a memorial to slavery in Washington, D.C. The purpose of the memorial is to acknowledge the injustice and cruelty of slavery in the United States, and to honor those who suffered in bondage. In addition, the bill provides for federal funding to match the amount donated from private sources.
Stated Stearns, "The legacy of our nation includes many people, including those who were victims but who chose not to be victimized. As Americans, we naturally understand this universal story of resilience and strength, and with this memorial we have the opportunity to honor those who suffered in bondage yet maintained their humanity."
Among those speaking in support of the legislation was George Haley, former ambassador to Gambia and brother of 'Roots' author Alex Haley. Haley noted that his ancestor Kunta Kinte was taken from Africa to become a slave in America, and after seven generations he returned to Gambia as an ambassador. A number of athletes attended the event, among them Darrell Green of the Washington Redskins, Mark Brunell of the Jacksonville Jaguars, and former Redskin Art Monk.
Other members supporting the legislation include House Minority Leader Dick Armey (R-TX), Rep. Connie Morella (R-MD), Rep. John Lewis (D-GA), Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-D.C.), and Rep. Eva Clayton (D-NC).
To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to establish a memorial to slavery, in the District of Columbia.
Mr. STEARNS (for himself, Mr. CUMMINGS, Mr. QUINN, and Mr. MORAN of Virginia) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Resources
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