Quote Originally Posted by psprowler View Post
Just an honest question. The de-segregation law was passed in 54' and slavery has been abolished for around 150 years. Which year will be the year that we can finally take those two cards out of the deck? 2030? 2064? I was nowhere close to being born in 1954 so I had no hand in it nor can I go back and do anything about it. Can we not just put it behind us and move forward?
I don't think those cards should ever be taken out of the deck. I agree, we can and should move forward, but I don't think it ever will, nor should be forgotten. Some things in history were so awful and unjust that they should never be forgotten. The law that banned segregation was one of the first steps in the movement towards racial equality. It was easy to change a law, however, to change perceptions, thoughts and actions of individuals is much more difficult and is a process that is still continuing today. Yes, things are much better today, than they were even when you and I were kids. I really think that Obama being elected was a giant step in proving that America is the land of opportunity for all.