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There were several ways African slaves could obtain their freedom. They could save their shekels to outright buy their freedom, fighting during both the Revolutionary &amp; civil wars, and more.  
  
This is america- we don't do collective punishment. We give credence for actions directly made to individuals whether that is good or bad. No one alive today should be held accountable for the actions of their ancestors. No one alive today should be thanked for the contributions of another.  
  
You can rightfully substitute "European" with "Jews". Heck, Christopher Columbus &amp; his crew were Jews from Italy/Spain. In St. Augustine, we still have the the fort and slave auction platform to remind us of the savage history.  
  
The Separatists who fled to the Dutch Republic because of religious persecution became the Pilgrims (Quakers &amp; Puritans who thought they had a covenant similar to the Jewish) who in used the Mayflower in search of a New World economic relief due to tyranny and oppressive taxation from King George III.

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My "very few people" comment wasn't to dismiss the victims of crimes against humanity. I'm not saying that owning slaves is a good thing- it was simply a different time. People of all races participated in the purchasing of slaves in America, but there was only 1 sect of people who dominated the transnational trafficking. If we're strictly speaking of the African slaves brought to America- a majority of those individuals were already slaves in their homeland. Even though it was a deadly trip to America- those African slaves &amp; their future generations were afforded freedom through various means in which they wouldn't have had the opportunity had they remained where they came from. I hold the same stance as you- no one should be paid less than a living wage and agree that the foreign labor is nothing but glorified slavery.  
  
You're right, America was on the same trajectory as Rome. Changing Rome from a Republic played a major part. I can only hope that we've grabbed the ship's wheel before it was too late. We certainly would have completely fallen half way through a Kamala presidency.  
  
Expansionism wasn't the only reason for Rome's demise. I fully support the policies in which Trump has enacted to designate the Cartels terrorist organization, following through with a breach of contract with Panama and publicly incentivizing the citizens of Greenland to consider a potentially strong and lucrative partnership.

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As I said in my 1st response to your post, indoctrinated supremacy is an entirely different conversation. Most religions are based in a fear of the consequences of deviating from their core principals/teachings (fear porn). Ei- Christianity, Hinduism, Muslim, and Judaism.  
  
If you're in the United States, like myself, you're welcome to follow any or no religion at all. I'm personally more of a spiritual person, but I won't deny the safety and luxury that I am afforded because of the original founders of this place. The United States in particular has lost its faith and purpose. According to our constitution, our rights come from God &amp; not our government. Our freedoms have eroded because we have placed people in positions of influence that have little to no connection to the faith in which the nation was founded upon. Historically, there is great sacrifice anytime you pivot core values to another.   
  
Regarding Nova Scotia, New Zealand, ect- they're gambling on every nation leader playing by relatively recently established man-made rules.

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