> I think the resistance to reparations comes from folks like me who don't see a reason we should pay anything. I agree that individual Americans shouldn't hav

> I think the resistance to reparations comes from folks like me who don't see a reason we should pay anything. I agree that individual Americans shouldn't have to pay anything. All former slaveowners are long dead. These claims are properly levied against the government and whatever other institutions still exist (universities and corporations come to mind). > I also do not think direct reparations are the best approach to resolving the continuing racism in America. You'll be relieved to learn that there are proposals for reparations that do not ask for payments to individuals.