My first thought after reading this article was, Why do we do this to ourselves? then; What actual good is this going to do for anyone? followed close behind.

It seems our country is always so busy trying make up for the past that we don't do enough for the future. Instead of digging up dirt let's move ahead.
I'm not sure how to put into words what I'm trying to say.

Let me try this, why are we worried about slavery in the USA; that has not existed here in how many years???? When there are real slaves in other countries. Not pretend slaves! Real slaves? To me that just blows my mind.