Just a reminder to keep the discussion friendly

Now my opinion on something that was said.:


Do we.. you or I... them ... anyone owe anyone ANYTHING?..

Here is how I feel about it.

YES, Slavery is/was wrong. HOWEVER, I do not owe anyone anything. Yes, I think the things that happened in america's history are terrible and say shame on those who thought it okay. However, nearly EVERY race has been subjected to slaver/torture/etc at some point in history. I am cherokee, irish, and greeks. Do I have a right to be angry at the Brits ? ... both for their treatment of my irish and native american family? No. Its something that happened well before my time and something I cannot change. It doesn't really affect me in anyway today. Why would I waste precious time protesting and whining about something that is not happening?

Yes certain races may or may not be treated differently currently.. human traffiking exists. I think its a terrible crime, slavery of unwilling people, BUT, like everything else in the wrong in the world today, I can be sad it happens and I can try to be a good person... but I cannot/will not have regret over something that I share NO part in.

My point really.. lol (YES, I have one) is that it has been a part of human history in EVERY part of the earth to hurt others to get what you want. Not all, but many humans are greedy bastards who will do whatever it takes to be on top or be better. Sadly, many do not know any better because they do what they are taught.

In school there was an african american. Now this boy was well off,far better than my family, had one of the HIGHEST GPA's, and had everything going for him and he is going to constantly pick debates on how "he" is a minority... or "he" deserves this or that... EXCUSE ME... YOU do not deserve jack-shit. History is history, leave it there. If it is a current problem, react.... if I am hurting you.. .react. Until one of those 2 things happens, I refuse to apologize.

I just feel its a part of ALL humans history and if one or two races expect something back.. then we all should.

And for people information. I am not at all ignorant to any race. I grew up in city full of miniorities, my best friends growing upwere minorities.. and my first boyfriend was black. I believe all people should be treated fairly. But I do not feel responsible b/c of what my GREAT x 4 or 5 or whatever, grandfather may or may not have done. I do what I can do each and everyday to be a good person.

Anyway, I didn't read the whole thread... maybe I should have... but I just picked up on one thing I saw. I hope I do not offend anyone, as this is only my opinion.

Sera