| It'll never happen. People are just blowin' off some steam. The logistics alone would be impossible. How could anyone document slave ancestors, most of whom had no birth certificates.
When our black friends speak to us of these matters, we (whites) would do best to acknowledge the historical mistreatment todays black people's ancestors suffered. Be sympathetic and understanding, even apologetic for the sins of our White ancestors. Then observe aloud how much better things are nowadays and point out that realistically, Blacks are wasting their time and effort chasing smoke.
Say "As your friend, I need to tell you that, just like everybody else, what you should shoot for is education, high personal integrity, a settled life. Reparations is like playing the lottery. If you hit, it's good but the odds are heavy against and why waste your time? The real game (the one life you really have)isn't rigged. Make something out of it!!
"Arms in the hands of the citizens may be used at individual discretion for the defense of the country, the overthrow of tyranny or private self-defense." -- John Adams |