[Captain Jack Aubrey]

"re: disparaged blacks and Jews"

Well, he said that blacks, who were never slaves, of course, should just get over slavery and move on. It ended 140+ years ago.

He said apologizing for slavery would be like asking Jews to apologize for killing Christ, which would be ridiculous.

Calls to his office are running 20-1 in favor of his comments.

[jwparkerjr]

I certainly agree with the sentiment that blacks, and all the easily offended classes, should get over it and move on. I don't see that as being a disparaging remark or sentiment.

If on the other hand, he had made remarks that were, in fact, disparaging then that alone would be enough to question his fitness for public service.

In either case, the fact a distant relative owned a slave is not of any consequence.

Thanks!

[Riverman94610]

Anyway,Jews didn't kill Christ.Romans did.