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Why would America pay reparations to victims and family members of Japanese Americans who were placed in internment camps, Jewish survivors and family members of Nazi death camps and even those who we went to war with (see military reparations), yet be adamant about not paying reparations to the descendants of enslaved Africans?
The easy answer is that the logistics of paying reparations to over 44 million people whose ancestors were enslaved 150 years ago is mind-boggling. In addition, the governments did not enslave them -- so would not owe the descendants any money.
or would not paying them reparation reinforce slavery
I doubt it. Slavery has been outlawed in most countries for at least 150 years.
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To answer this question, it is important to understand that the issue of paying reparations is a complex and contentious topic. Different countries and governments have different approaches to addressing historical injustices and providing reparations to affected groups. The reasons why America has been more willing to provide reparations in some cases, such as Japanese Americans and Jewish survivors, but not to the descendants of enslaved Africans, are multifaceted and can involve historical, legal, and political factors.
1. Historical context: The internment of Japanese Americans during World War II and the Holocaust were events directly perpetrated by the American government or its allies, respectively. In these cases, there is a direct link between the government's actions and the suffering of those affected. In contrast, slavery was a historical institution that occurred before the formation of the United States as a nation, making it more challenging to establish direct responsibility or liability of the current government.
2. Legal barriers: There are legal obstacles to pursuing reparations for the descendants of enslaved Africans. In 1865, after the Civil War, the U.S. government passed the Thirteenth Amendment, which abolished slavery and involuntary servitude. While this amendment addressed the issue of slavery, it did not provide a clear framework for reparations or compensation. Additionally, legal challenges may arise due to the passage of time, making it difficult to establish legal liability and quantify appropriate reparations.
3. Political considerations: The question of reparations for slavery is highly polarizing, and public opinion and political will play a significant role in determining whether reparations are pursued. The issue of race and historical injustices related to slavery continues to be a sensitive and divisive topic in American society. There are differing opinions on who should be held accountable, how reparations should be distributed, and whether reparations are an effective means of addressing historical injustices.
While there have been ongoing calls for reparations for descendants of enslaved Africans in the United States, including proposed legislation such as H.R. 40, which aims to establish a commission to study reparations proposals, the issue remains a matter of ongoing debate and discussion. It is essential to consider these historical, legal, and political factors when exploring why America has been more willing to provide reparations in some instances but has not done so for the descendants of enslaved Africans.