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 Posted: Mon Aug 06, 2007 10:39 am
[Should African American families whose ancestors were slaves receive monetary compensation?
If so, why?
If not why not?
Why do people deserve or not deserve this money?
Do you agree or disagree with the thoughts of political candidates or our president on reparations? Why are why not?
Before the Democratic Youtube debate I had no way of expressing my thoughts on reparations. It wasn't until I saw Barack Obama's response to a question that I knew how I felt. I don’t necessarily agree with Barack Obama’s whole platform or believe that he should be the democratic representative in 08 but I did agree with what he said. Barack Obama said that he wished to use the money that would be used for reparations for school funding and other community needs in poorer areas. That's what I believe because it benefits a large amount of people instead of just one person who may or may not spend that money wisely.]
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Posted: Mon Aug 06, 2007 10:53 am
 We call them African Canadians here.
And.. I'm kind of back and forth on the subject. I don't think they should get the money because it was 300 years ago.
No one today was involved in the acts of 300-400 years ago. But if they put it to good use, then whatever.
I just don't like the fact that they keep using slavery as a way to get what they want. It's over. Let's look to the future. Not the past. ~ I Love Tommy ~
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Posted: Mon Aug 06, 2007 11:01 am
[Aggreed.
Also a lot of the people who I see that want reparations don't know how to handle money and are poor because of it. They think that it will solve all their problems if they have some more money but it won't. If you use your money for needless things before you got reparations you are going to do the same with your reparation money.
Also this may sound racist or mean, I'm not trying to be this is just from what I see, but most of the people I see who want reparations are those who spend it on needless things. I've never once seen a single African American (Canadian for Kyle) mother who is trying to get her kids through school holding down three jobs asking for reperations, I only see the people who drink and gamble it away ask. I know there probably is people who want reparations who aren't gamblers or drinkers but it doesn't seem like there are many.]
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Posted: Mon Aug 06, 2007 11:01 am
Kyle Riley I don't think they should get the money because it was 300 years ago.
No one today was involved in the acts of 300-400 years ago. But if they put it to good use, then whatever.
I just don't like the fact that they keep using slavery as a way to get what they want. It's over. Let's look to the future. Not the past.
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Posted: Mon Aug 06, 2007 11:21 am
I didn't catch the Internet debate, but I like that idea about "pooling" reparation money to fund things like school or healthcare for those seeking reparations. I don't know enough about the process to make judgements about the people who actively seek them, but the concept itself could probably use some work if just anyone can claim to be the descendant of a slave and then toss the money out the window.
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Posted: Mon Aug 06, 2007 11:37 am
Zorlock Darksoul I didn't catch the Internet debate, but I like that idea about "pooling" reparation money to fund things like school or healthcare for those seeking reparations. I don't know enough about the process to make judgements about the people who actively seek them, but the concept itself could probably use some work if just anyone can claim to be the descendant of a slave and then toss the money out the window.
I know from personal experience that many (not all) African Americans have put themselves in such positions because they think the world owes them something and is going to give it to them. If the world does give these individuals what they want then they will be even LESS motivated to better their own lives. Why? Because someone is going to take care of them.
And even though I want better for my people, and the concept is good, I can't help feeling that part of the reason why so many African Americans are suffering is because of their own ignorance. I don't believe that people who refuse to put an effort into their own future should be rewarded.
Did I make any sense?
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Posted: Mon Aug 06, 2007 11:45 am
Cathedral [All_Black] I am African American, if you did not know that, and so I can provide that point of view. (Isn't it fabulous?) I agree that African Americans recieving money as a whole population to better the living stardards that most African Americans are forced to live in is great. But, on the individual basis this policy is not a good one.
I know from personal experience that many (not all) African Americans have put themselves in such positions because they think the world owes them something and is going to give it to them. If the world does give these individuals what they want then they will be even LESS motivated to better their own lives. Why? Because someone is going to take care of them.
And even though I want better for my people, and the concept is good, I can't help feeling that part of the reason why so many African Americans are suffering is because of their own ignorance. I don't believe that people who refuse to put an effort into their own future should be rewarded.
Did I make any sense? Wow. ^^ -claps-
That was interesting and insightful. ~ I Love Tommy ~
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Posted: Mon Aug 06, 2007 11:46 am
Cathedral [All_Black] Zorlock Darksoul I didn't catch the Internet debate, but I like that idea about "pooling" reparation money to fund things like school or healthcare for those seeking reparations. I don't know enough about the process to make judgements about the people who actively seek them, but the concept itself could probably use some work if just anyone can claim to be the descendant of a slave and then toss the money out the window.
I know from personal experience that many (not all) African Americans have put themselves in such positions because they think the world owes them something and is going to give it to them. If the world does give these individuals what they want then they will be even LESS motivated to better their own lives. Why? Because someone is going to take care of them.
And even though I want better for my people, and the concept is good, I can't help feeling that part of the reason why so many African Americans are suffering is because of their own ignorance. I don't believe that people who refuse to put an effort into their own future should be rewarded.
Did I make any sense? Well said. Not only does that apply to African Americans, but basically anyone who wants something for nothing.
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Posted: Mon Aug 06, 2007 11:50 am
Cathedral [All_Black] Zorlock Darksoul I didn't catch the Internet debate, but I like that idea about "pooling" reparation money to fund things like school or healthcare for those seeking reparations. I don't know enough about the process to make judgements about the people who actively seek them, but the concept itself could probably use some work if just anyone can claim to be the descendant of a slave and then toss the money out the window.
I know from personal experience that many (not all) African Americans have put themselves in such positions because they think the world owes them something and is going to give it to them. If the world does give these individuals what they want then they will be even LESS motivated to better their own lives. Why? Because someone is going to take care of them.
And even though I want better for my people, and the concept is good, I can't help feeling that part of the reason why so many African Americans are suffering is because of their own ignorance. I don't believe that people who refuse to put an effort into their own future should be rewarded.
Did I make any sense?[ I agree, very well said.]
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Posted: Thu Aug 09, 2007 7:55 am
Yes and no. I don't believe African Americans should individually receive reparations. However, I would like, as Obama said, to see that money used to assist poorer areas of the country and for schools that need the money. And shouldn't we be living in the present rather than the past? None of us are happy about the issue about slavery--it's something many, many nations went through--but we're way beyond that now. So we should be helping the nation as a whole by assisting poor areas of the country.
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Posted: Wed Aug 15, 2007 1:02 pm
[Grape.Vine.] Yes and no. I don't believe African Americans should individually receive reparations. However, I would like, as Obama said, to see that money used to assist poorer areas of the country and for schools that need the money. And shouldn't we be living in the present rather than the past? None of us are happy about the issue about slavery--it's something many, many nations went through--but we're way beyond that now. So we should be helping the nation as a whole by assisting poor areas of the country.
1. People stop trying to hide people's history from them. Yeah, Black History Month doesn't mean s**t anymore. And neither does Hispanic History Month, Asian History Month, Native American History Month, Irish History Month and Pacific Islander History Month. Does anyone even what months these are? And when do we ever take the time to even do anything for these months?
2. Black people need to find a way to rise up and educate themselves. Because obviously the world isn't going top educate us. Our ignorance is no longer "the white man's" fault, it's OUR fault.
So basically I'm saying that the only way we can come together to improve this nation is if EVERYONE becomes more educated and stops being ******** dumbasses.
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Posted: Wed Aug 15, 2007 2:04 pm
Cathedral [All_Black], YOU GO GIRL! You speak beautiful, truthful words and I am behind you one hundred percent! Why can't YOU be our next president? HAHA, just kidding!
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Posted: Wed Aug 29, 2007 5:10 pm
Wow... a topic where, so far, we all agree.
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Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2007 12:36 pm
VERY WELL SPOKEN Cathedral i agree with you 1000 percent.
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Posted: Thu Oct 04, 2007 9:19 am
I don't think that they should receive any money. yes it was something that shouldn't have happened, but there are thousands of events in the past that shouldn't have happened...many wars for example...the people of today can't apologise for the actions of people who were involved in slavery and have now died...yuo can't apologise for someone else...
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