> the statute of limitations applies. The statute of limitations is a law. We are talking about a moral claim that supercedes the text of laws. Remember this i

> the statute of limitations applies. The statute of limitations is a law. We are talking about a moral claim that supercedes the text of laws. Remember this is from a time when slavery itself was legal. Also consider there is no statute of limitations for some crimes including murder. > I really hope you're not suggesting that we set a precedent of digging through history to find old debts we might be owed. I think he's more suggesting we not set a precedent of permitting people to benefit financially from atrocities if they can run out the clock.