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2006-10-06 14:56:06 · 20 answers · asked by kittypurry 3 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
Nope.
Our ancestors owe their ancestors. The current generation does not owe anything or have claims against anyone.
2006-10-06 15:01:02 · answer #1 · answered by loryntoo 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes
2006-10-06 22:06:25 · answer #2 · answered by MrsDave 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. If Brazil, who far outstripped America in its slave trade, doesn't owe anything to their Brazilians of African descent, then America doesn't either. In comparison, America started later, finished sooner, and imported far far less Africans than Brazil.
2006-10-07 00:12:21 · answer #3 · answered by aurelie_moineau 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No....Not all of the black americans had ancestors that were brought over and their family has stayed since. Also, chances are, the descendants of the black slaves in america are better off here now than if their family had stayed in africa.
2006-10-08 01:58:22 · answer #4 · answered by Meilleur_que_toi 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. You are talking about a book entitled THE CASE FOR BLACK REPARATIONS and it is an illogical concept. No living black experienced slavery in the US and since the Johnson Administration, they have been given every opportunity possible to extricate themselves from the miserable lives that many lived. They have chosen to remain where they were and they hate those in their race who rise above them.
2006-10-07 10:58:56 · answer #5 · answered by Polyhistor 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no! they were sold to the american traders by thier own tribesmen in africa, these people were not wanted by thier own tribesmen,because they were considered weak, by being a american slave it might have saved thier lives. I do not agree with the way they were treated in america. thats the past we need to get past that, and unite for the good of the future
2006-10-06 22:20:08 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, i do think we do owe them a great deal but they owe use to because not all whites are racest you know?? i have african american friends and family and i love them dearly and they don't bring up the past but we should discuss but the present is now and now everyone should have peace and harmony....That's what i think??
2006-10-06 22:43:45 · answer #7 · answered by dodobirdsaf13 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I can't think anything as an american since (thank God) I am not one.
However assuming that you have the average literacy level of your compatriots and meant to ask whether americans owe anything etc, yes I think you should all commit suicide to make the world a better place.
2006-10-06 22:02:18 · answer #8 · answered by TC 4 · 3⤊ 2⤋
No. Skin color has become a crutch for so many people. People need to treat one another with respect and kindness regardless of skin color. We are all one in the same.
2006-10-06 23:09:48 · answer #9 · answered by keemster05 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes
I think all Americans owe it to everyone to deter racism.
2006-10-06 22:05:34 · answer #10 · answered by just curious 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋