Back in January of this year, Morgan Freeman stated that he thinks that we shouldn't place so much emphasis on Black History month, because it causes people to continue to harbor negative feelings about slavery, etc. At least, I think that was what he said- by all means, correct me if this is inaccurate.
Well, what do you think about this idea? Do you think Morgan Freeman has a point? I agree with him. I think that we have to let go of the past, or we will continue to have a victim mentality about things. Lots of societies in history have been slave societies- and, mind you, I know what you are thinking- I am not saying that just because slavery has existed a long time that it is okay! But the truth is that Irish people were enslaved by the British, and the ancient Greeks had slaves, and the Egyptians enslaved the Hebrew people, et cetera. Still, we have to leave the past behind- don't you think?
Please explain your point of view, whether you agree or no. Thank you.
2006-08-04
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