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On 2021-04-26 1:18 a.m., dsi1 wrote:
> On Sunday, April 25, 2021 at 6:58:59 PM UTC-10, Leo wrote:
>> On 2021 Apr 25, , dsi1 wrote
>> (in >):
>>> That's just an easy rationalization to swallow because it wasn't you and your
>>> family that were slaves. My guess is that if I didn't exist, I wouldn't care
>>> about not existing.

>> Think deeper.

>
> I don't have to think deeper. What you're saying is that slavery was worthwhile because it allowed you to exist. OTOH, it doesn't matter what you or I believe because that's all just Twilight Zone fantasy i.e., it ain't reality.
>



Who knows whose forefathers were not slaves. Slavery was common around
the world. Slaves were often captured in warfare or were political
prisoners. Black slavery replaced white slavery when they became a
cheaper option when Africans made a business of warring on their
neighbours to sell them into slavery.