The Problem With Reparations
The Problem With Reparations
Contrary to what many people would argue, the 2020 Race for the White House is the most consideration and conversation ever devoted to the subject of reparations for the American Descendents of Slavery (ADOS) in modern presidential politics. This is not to say that other institutions, groups, and individuals have not broached the subject in the recent past. It is merely a commentary on the current discourse.
Reparations are, broadly, a very simple concept. They are restitution for harm or loss, including loss of opportunity. The forms they can take are fairly well known. Here is an article about it.
The Real Problem
I've likely researched and written more about this subject than nearly anyone in independent Progressive media. There is only one problem with the subject of Reparations for Descendents of Slaves:
There is no real argument against Reparations for the Descendents of Slaves.
That is the only problem. There is no moral, political, or justice position that stands up to scrutiny. Especially, on the American Left. Not a single one. The big tell is that no one engages in good faith arguments about the horrific, continuous harms inflicted on slaves ripped from Africa and their further increase from 1619 up until today. 400 years of accrued disadvantage for a specific group. This situation was enabled and condoned by the United States government. These atrocities have been exceedingly profitable for very powerful public and private interests. This is Criminology 101- Follow the Money.
Arguments Thus Far
I'm going to only address the counterarguments against reparations themselves. Therefore, no personal attacks or picking on particular personalities. None of those have any bearing on what is just, feasible, or moral…