task0778
Diamond Member
The biggest problem I have with this issue of reparations is that it reinforces the association that the black community and other minorities have with being a victim. IOW, somebody owes me something, it's somebody else's fault if I'm not as successful as I could be and I want my pound of flesh from somebody whether they are actually responsible for my situation or not. Which is not to say that injustices weren't done in the past, but newsflash! - injustices have always been done to people since the dawn of time.
It's a resistance to taking responsibility for what you have or have not done as an individual and as a group, and passing that on to another person or group. Fine if you've got specific evidence of wrong-doing, put it out there and address it in the public sphere or in the courts. But otherwise, STFU and get on with your life. Stop waiting for the gov't to help you out, do it yourself. IOW, being a victim just doesn't feed the bulldog, so stop bitching about the way things were and start focusing on how to make things better for you and yours in the future.
It's a resistance to taking responsibility for what you have or have not done as an individual and as a group, and passing that on to another person or group. Fine if you've got specific evidence of wrong-doing, put it out there and address it in the public sphere or in the courts. But otherwise, STFU and get on with your life. Stop waiting for the gov't to help you out, do it yourself. IOW, being a victim just doesn't feed the bulldog, so stop bitching about the way things were and start focusing on how to make things better for you and yours in the future.
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