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JI7

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1. it's not going to happen . coates makes the case for why there SHOULD be reparations

Reply to Erich Bloodaxe BSN (Original post)

Mon Jan 25, 2016, 06:04 PM

Jan 2016

But he is clear it won't happen.

Many white people don't even think minorities should get support from public programs that are supposed to be for all.

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Reparations - Who can I support right now? [View all] Erich Bloodaxe BSN Jan 2016 OP

it's not going to happen . coates makes the case for why there SHOULD be reparations JI7 Jan 2016 #1

Support activists. wildeyed Jan 2016 #2

while i don't think reparations will happen until there is a major change in demographics , i do JI7 Jan 2016 #3

You never know who might be reading. wildeyed Jan 2016 #6

The thing is Coolest Ranger Jan 2016 #4

+100 JustAnotherGen Jan 2016 #5

If reparations is your one criterion for political support, no Presidential candidate Recursion Jan 2016 #7

Thanks for the suggestions, all who replied. nt Erich Bloodaxe BSN Jan 2016 #8