The USA was founded on the extermination of one race, the slavery of another, and the exploitation of the foreign workers. Most Americans would not agree with this assessment, however this week the Senate unanimously apologized for the centuries of enforced servitude by Africans. No mention of the Indian or Chinese slaves or my having to mow the lawn for my father without financial recompense.
Yes, I was a slave too.
The Senate will sent their resolution to the House, which might not be as gracious as the Senate, since this national apology could lead to compensation to the descendants of slaves. Even millionaires like Michael Jackson and OJ Simpson. Most whites are against this pay-out. A better solution might be to grant blacks the right to run casinos in the original colonies or legalize three-card Monty. It won't make up for the centuries of abuse, but it would be a start.
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