Posted on 07/08/2003 10:48:00 PM PDT by JohnHuang2
Edited on 07/12/2004 4:05:08 PM PDT by Jim Robinson. [history]
GOREE ISLAND, Senegal — President Bush called slavery "one of the greatest crimes of history" yesterday and acknowledged that its legacy still vexes the United States in a somber speech at this former slave port.
Mr. Bush said he came to Africa "mindful of past wrongs," yet determined to eradicate the lingering vestiges of racism.
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For most American's, it never started Mister President. But your words are well intended and well stated anyway.
It's time to move on already.
I don't think we'll ever fully rid ourselves of white racism, black racism or any other kind of "colored" racism in between. There will always be a few rotten eggs in the proverbial basket of humankind.
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