Many jamaican people say they want to repatriate back to africa. Should England fund this if they ask?
2007-02-06 07:53:23 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
No.
2007-02-06 08:09:00 · answer #1 · answered by Laura 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the Japanese received reparations for the U.S. internment camps during WWII...if Native Americans receive reparations for the European invasion and theft of land from them...if the European 'Jews' have and still receive reparations from several different countries, including the U.S., then I don't see why not for the descendants of African slaves. The so-called 'Black' man and woman still suffer from the effects of the Trans Atlantic Slave Trades, and will never be able to assimilate into American society. We've been stripped of our heritage, our ancient cultures, our faith, and positive self-image. I'm not saying we are a helpless people. I'm saying that if everyone else could be apologized to and given land and or monies to help correct the wrongs, then we should be able to get these things also. The leaders of this country could definitely start with an apology and telling the truth about this whole mess. To answer the second question, I don't think England should be the only government/country to help repatriate people back to Africa. However before repatriation begins, our people need to be prepared spiritually, financially, emotionally, socially, and physically.
2007-02-06 16:26:16 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only if England is willing to fund the repatriation to Ireland of those who left during British rule.
2007-02-06 15:59:10 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. That is the past. You dont want your children to pay for your sins as the saying goes. Also you dont see the Jews asking for reparations for the over 400 years of slavery in Egypt. Its a terrible thing that happened but we dont learn from our mistakes. The slave trade is bigger now than it ever has been. Do a little research and you will find it is alive and well. A huge part is the sex trade as well. Its very sad. Peace out........Edit........Thanks JohnO for the Ireland comment I didnt want to keep going on this. Peace out...........
2007-02-06 16:00:43 · answer #4 · answered by powerliftingrules 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no because the african americans who came over here from africa on the slave boat are dead. why should we benefit from what they went through. if jamaican want to go back to africa who is stoping them, but when the go back the need to do something to make it better and help the black people out there first
2007-02-06 22:17:07 · answer #5 · answered by misseshodges 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As far as I'm concerned, we have made some of our own reparations. That's why we have Black History Month, BET, the million man march, Hip-Hop awards, Black actors, Black Academy- Award winners, etc. As far as jamaicans go, I don't quite know where I stand on that issue
2007-02-06 16:02:26 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was about to answer your question until I read the deatils.
Your questions states "African Americans"
Your details mention Jamaicans and the English?
Please elaborate, thanks.
2007-02-06 15:58:11 · answer #7 · answered by Yahoo Sucks 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, too much time has passed, it should have been done when the people who enslaved the Africans were still alive.
2007-02-06 16:27:50 · answer #8 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hell yea! we (jamaicans big up!) built the economy, their sugar cane plantation, rum, factories, took care of their children. we deserve it all
2007-02-06 15:58:57 · answer #9 · answered by Kingston 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no
2007-02-06 16:05:49 · answer #10 · answered by Sean 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋