Reparations: compensation for injury or wrong doing; injustice. Hi everyone. Well, I promised I would wean myself from this political section, only because I want to. I really didn't want to participate anymore in it, but here I am. Having a weak moment. Can't help myself. Anyhow, I see there is some movement on giving those descendants of slaves, reparations. Are you kidding me?? WTF?? Of course, it has it's roots in Massachusetts. No surprises there. First and foremost, I don't believe in servitude, subjugation or slavery. We cannot ever enslave others. Period. What were the forefathers thinking when they imported slaves?? Cheap labor?? What else could it be?? They were totally wrong. If they needed labor to be productive with their farms/plantations, then either have smaller farms or pay your help accordingly. You don't enslave another human being. They did us no favors. Having said that, I am totally against reparations. I live in the present, not the past. My family had nothing to do with the importation of slaves. They came from Ireland and Italy in 1903. Long after the fact. Did they and their ancestors (me) benefit from the previous labor of slaves?? Perhaps. But my relatives were also dealt with in an very unkind manner. They weren't looking then or now for a handout. This reparation issue is alot of bullshit. If you have issues with someone or something, then take it up with those responsible. Go to the cemetery and dig those up who committed this crime. While you're digging, go to Africa and take it up with those brethren who sold the slaves. I know, if no demand, then no supply, but they are still responsible. I'm so tired of handouts to a select few. This issue runs deeper with me then I dare to share with others. You really don't know how I feel bout certain things and I bet I'm not alone. I don't want to be admonished or banned, because I really do like this sight. So, I'll stop for now. Maybe forever. Besides, Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune are coming on. Have to win some money to set up my tree house in the Amazon jungle. Divest myself of this nonsense, Carmine.