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Should Black Americans be paid reparations for slavery?

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Hello. My name is Phil. Over the past few years, we have seen some sporadic movement for the push of reparations being paid to blacks as a result of slavery. What do you have to say about this. Are blacks entitled? If so, who should pay? The government, corporations, individuals? Who? How would the money be divided? Should this matter be dropped? Please be honest in your comments as I am very curious as to what people have to say about this.
What is your race?
White
Black
Hispanic
Asian
Multi-racial
Other
What is your sex?
Male
Female
What is your age?
18 to 25
26 to 35
36 to 49
50 and over
Where in the USA do you live?
Northeast
Midwest
South
West
Other
Now for the questions: Are blacks entitled to reparations because of past history?
Yes they sure are
No! They're NOT entitled at all
Not sure
I have mixed feelings
No comment
If you answered yes, why?
I have feelings of white guilt
blacks have been done wrong for too long
I feel the time has come for this
All of the above
some of the above
Other. None of the above
If you answer no, why?
Because that's the past
Whites aren't responsible for their ancestors sins
It would be difficult to implement
We need to drop the issue
Some of the above
all of the above
Other. None of the above
If reparations were to be paid, how would it affect race relations between blacks and whites?
They would improve
Stay the same
Destroy race relations
It could cause a catastrophic race riot
Some of the above
Not sure
Other
If blacks were to be paid, how do you think they would react?
Gladly accept the money
Seek the approval of whites because of pressure
Not sure
no comment
Refuse the money
Finally, if reparations are paid, will the problems of the black community be solve once and for all?
Yes
No
Maybe
Not sure
No comment
Other
This poll was created on 2002-05-16 03:58:24 by crackermoon