My Friend…. the old tired expression ‘give a hand but not a hand-out’ or the biblical ‘teach him to fish’ concept creates a positive pathway…. as a ‘reader’ I believe I have some level of understanding over the issue of slavery beginning from the historical perspective where it was common for thousands-of-years, to the more modern 19th century slavery of blacks from Africa…England, most of south America, the Caribbean all ended slavery long before the US did, I get it. Erik Larson’ new book ‘Demon of Unrest’ takes a deep dive into attitudes/decisions going on in both the north & south in the months leading up to the start of the civil war…. very revealing…my maternal family history goes back to the 1600’s when my forbearers arrived in America to celebrate religious freedom, I get risk taking for a better way of life…..I will support programs that go the extra mile providing education, training, and initial jobs to those who are ‘under-served’…. but they must be willing to meet me half way…. Personally, I have many examples in my life of doing what I preach…. but I stop short of providing money as it is not a solution in my opinion…. my thought this beautiful Saturday morning

Yo Drexel,

Indeed, it doesn’t make sense to correct a wrong with another wrong.

But the impact of the atrocities done to the blacks is apparent in their education/maturity (I’m speaking in generalities of course). We, as a society, have bred people with few role models (ie. males who impregnate women and leave their children to a single Mom) and who are bitter and ungrateful. Can we blame them for behaving the only way they know how?

Giving grace and paying it forward as Christ has demonstrated is truly the only solution.

Knowing you, I know you’ve gone beyond what is expected of you to your fellow human being. You are blessing to many. Thank you in their behalf.

Enjoy your weekend. Happy Father’s Day!

R

I owned an antique shop for 11 years and I seen several Indenture contracts from England. Also in most ancient cities there were debtor prisons. They housed people that didn’t pay their debts and conditions were horrific but when you can’t work or find a job it is horrific! Also, people were killed for unpaid debts.