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$8 slavery museum

spongersponger Posts: 3,159
edited September 2006 in A Moving Train
http://www.cnn.com/2006/US/09/22/cosby.civil.war.ap/index.html

I don't have to be black to know that Bill Cosby is right on the money with this. He's neither a race-card player nor an uncle tom, so I'm ruling out political, publicity-related, or other ulterior motives.

I just hope people don't look at this proposition and say to themselves, "What's next? Reparations?" This museum needs to happen for the sake of not just african-americans, but also anyone who has ever been brought down by the man. And I'm not even referring specifically to the white man. I'm referring to slavery in all of its forms perpetrated by persons of all walks of life. We have all played the role of slave trader and slave master at some time in our life.
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  • MeatwagonMeatwagon Posts: 108
    All I gots a 10......It's all yours Bill!!!!
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  • Uncle LeoUncle Leo Posts: 1,059
    Many people would get flamed for this, but Cosby may not, given his history.

    I'm in.
    I cannot come up with a new sig till I get this egg off my face.
  • rebornFixerrebornFixer Posts: 4,901
    I have a lot of respect for Bill Cosby, for the reasons you mentioned and others. I would contribute ... Its a good cause.
  • AbuskedtiAbuskedti Posts: 1,917
    I'm in, where do you send it?
  • rebornFixerrebornFixer Posts: 4,901
    sponger wrote:
    I just hope people don't look at this proposition and say to themselves, "What's next? Reparations?" This museum needs to happen for the sake of not just african-americans, but also anyone who has ever been brought down by the man. And I'm not even referring specifically to the white man. I'm referring to slavery in all of its forms perpetrated by persons of all walks of life. We have all played the role of slave trader and slave master at some time in our life.

    And I agree with you. This museum has nothing to do with reparations (a bad idea). This museum could be viewed as a gesture of sensitivity and respect ... Although we should not stay mired in bad history, we should not forget about it either.
  • JaneNYJaneNY Posts: 4,438
    I'd pay; in fact I'd send $50. This seems like a really good idea. I wonder if there's a website where you can donate.
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  • Jammin909Jammin909 Posts: 888
    You think CNN would have included the link....

    Anyway here is is:

    http://www.usnationalslaverymuseum.org/home.asp
    The less you know, the more you believe.
  • enharmonicenharmonic Posts: 1,917
    If it would include performances like Medieval Times, I'd kick in 8 bucks.
    new music: http://www.myspace.com/blackbirdsymphonique

    old music: http://www.myspace.com/slowloader
  • AbuskedtiAbuskedti Posts: 1,917
    enharmonic wrote:
    If it would include performances like Medieval Times, I'd kick in 8 bucks.

    ah.. lets kick in just for the harmony of it... just to see if we can all do something good toghether without condition.
  • enharmonicenharmonic Posts: 1,917
    Abuskedti wrote:
    ah.. lets kick in just for the harmony of it... just to see if we can all do something good toghether without condition.

    I will kick in when all of the people in this country who demand reparations for slavery kick in ;)
    new music: http://www.myspace.com/blackbirdsymphonique

    old music: http://www.myspace.com/slowloader
  • AbuskedtiAbuskedti Posts: 1,917
    enharmonic wrote:
    I will kick in when all of the people in this country who demand reparations for slavery kick in ;)

    sigh... there are always reasons to say no...
  • JaneNYJaneNY Posts: 4,438
    Jammin909 wrote:
    You think CNN would have included the link....

    Anyway here is is:

    http://www.usnationalslaverymuseum.org/home.asp

    Thank you for that - I've just made the $50 donation I said I would. I hope they meet their goal and when its built we can go visit the museum someday.
    R.i.p. Rigoberto Alpizar.
    R.i.p. My Dad - May 28, 2007
    R.i.p. Black Tail (cat) - Sept. 20, 2008
  • enharmonicenharmonic Posts: 1,917
    Abuskedti wrote:
    sigh... there are always reasons to say no...

    Yep. I'll say no until the people who claim harm from slavery put their money where their mouth is. Give me a reason to say yes, and we'll talk. :)
    new music: http://www.myspace.com/blackbirdsymphonique

    old music: http://www.myspace.com/slowloader
  • Nothingman54Nothingman54 Posts: 2,251
    Bill should really go back to selling Jello.
    I'll be back
  • Jammin909Jammin909 Posts: 888
    Nothingman54 wrote:
    Bill should really go back to selling Jello.

    He is rich and has a lot of a free time on his hands. I think its a great idea and more power to him if he wants to take an active role in making it happen.
    The less you know, the more you believe.
  • AbuskedtiAbuskedti Posts: 1,917
    Jammin909 wrote:
    You think CNN would have included the link....

    Anyway here is is:

    http://www.usnationalslaverymuseum.org/home.asp

    Thanks, I donated $8 :)
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