Slavery Reparations

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(06-23-2019 04:59 PM)Rsmyth Wrote:  A
Laurie, a slap at Christine? No of course not. Everyone has their opinions and I respect that. Slavery was 150 years + ago and those alive today had nothing to do with it; agreed. Yet you cherish the confederacy and the south of 150 years ago. Can you have it both ways? Hmmm

Now I have to ask if you are accusing me of being a neo-Confederate or a follower of the Lost Cause? If so, I object. If not, I suggest that you use third-person subjects, such as "Yet SOME cherish.... IS IT POSSIBLE TO HAVE IT BOTH WAYS?" Proper use of English can help to avoid misunderstandings and resulting temper flares. And, I would add that understanding the history and culture of the South might help to understand the situation - and no one asks you to condone it. I have worked for sixty years to understand the mindset of John Wilkes Booth, but I don't condone his act of murder.