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Originally Posted by !@#$%!
yes it could be a number of things but an apology for slavery has an impact on the consequences of slavery. in law you always have a precedent. this official apology opens the door to further actions that will have an impact in the future. the evils of slavery have a repercussion today-- in education, in social services, in policy & politics, in criminal justice, and yes in electoral politics too. acknowledging the past lets you see these problems today.
again, this is a non-issue to you, but it doesn't mean it's not a real issue.
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understood, but I don't think it's a non-issue - - - I just felt that the politician is just trying to get points without actually doing anything.
I understand now that it IS an important issue that could lead to better things.
excuse the double post.