Name:   Talullahhound - Subject:   Hodja Date:   3/4/2016 1:57:40 PM

Well, I don't think the current day blacks should hold on to slavery as a reason something is owed to them.  I don't think they are owed anything but a chance - to go to school and obtain an education; a chance to have a job/career; and a shot at a good life.  If any former slaves are still living, I think they derserve an apology and reparations; however, I don't think anything is owed to their decendants.  It's been a while since Lincoln freed the slaves; since MLK led his people and the resulting Civil Rights bill was passed.  Society is fully integrated. There have been many, many programs offered for education, career training, and my limited observation is that the workplace is not nearly as biased as it once was, in terms of opportunity for minorities (and women, for that matter).  But anyone has to make an effort - nothing is owed.