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The association varies based on geography. American history is inextricably tied to the slavery of black people, so it's fair that the master/slave relationship
by goodoldneon 6y ago
The association varies based on geography. American history is inextricably tied to the slavery of black people, so it's fair that the master/slave relationship is overwhelmingly associated with them in America
- swiley 6y agoSure but is that an association you want to reinforce?
- cjpearson 6y agoWhat do you mean? Slavery in America was inextricably tied to racism just as the Holocaust was inextricably tied to Antisemitism or the Civil War was inextricably tied to slavery. None of those aspects should be ignored or downplayed. History can be ugly and uncomfortable, but we should try to learn from it rather than ignore it.
- goodoldneon 6y agoI was only stating my understanding for why the association between slavery and black people is so strong in America. What I want is irrelevant.
- jimbob45 6y agoWhat if I told you America wasn’t the largest benefactor of the African slave trade?