Posted On: July 1, 2009, 2:12 pm CDT

Posted By: Authority

Bravo JB, I can applaud when the other person stars. Just to clarify I did not say that all or most of the wealth and prosperity was based on the oppression or extintion of certain cultures. But, we would not have prospered the way that we have if it weren't for slavery, manifest-destiny, or the exploitation of other cultures. This history of this country is great but we do have dirty little secrets, like most properous civilizations in history. Unfortunately, we often fail to acknowledge them in order to move forward. Not asking for reparations but yes, an even playing field would be nice but you have to admit that we are not there yet. We have come a long way as a country but have a long way to go. Hopefully we walk that path hand in hand and not as adversaries.