stew1: I agree but with one question as usual Kevint Why has America now got multicultural President? who transported these peolple there against their will to make profit from their labours! under sufference and from where were did the shipping lines originate?! I await in anticipation for your response! may I sense concience as a reason for today's congratulations Stew
I have no conscience regarding the slave trade if thats what you were referring to, I was not born then, I understand what took place those many years ago, I don't condone the actions of the many who bought and sold slaves, of course it was wrong. But why would I have a conscience about something that I had no control over, that took place such a long time ago, history is fascinating, we can learn much from our past mistakes, but its a step backwards to constantly harp on about past misdemeanours, better to learn not to make those errors again. IMO
My being pleased for Obama was many fold, because we live in a multiracial society and he will help to bring people together from all types of ethnic backgrounds, I think his political views are sensible and will help rebuild America and in so doing help the rest of the world become more stable, and lastly but not least, because he has a Kenyan background and as I was born in Nairobi Kenya, I am proud that someone from that background has become President of the USA, it shows that anyone can do anything given the right determination, it brings hope to a much troubled but lovely wonderful people.
Mike I agree with your comments, it was a blot on history, and now maybe we can show that we see and find all people equal, I don’t agree with this P.C. world we live in but I also don’t agree with classing some people as second class I think you are the same.