Re: Reparations and the Courts vs. pursuing redress through Congress. The way that it was explained at the Congressional Black Caucus Legislative Conference a year or so ago, was that going through the Court would be even more formiddale, and prohibitive than it would be to pursue redress through Congress.

Some years ago, Alan Derschowitz, apparently, did not appear to hold that same opinion. It would be interesting to hear what Prof. Ogletree has to say about this.

As I understand it from the CBC, the Court System, among other things, would require that the plaintiffs be able to present a verifiable and demonstrable class, in order to pursue any litigation in the court.

In other words, they would want name, rank and serial number, and proof that there exists a direct connection by those who are pursuing damages, to those who suffered damages, before we could proceed. And still, there were even more obstacles in the way, once we crossed the first hurdle.

Unfortunately, as I understand it, finding records to certify this ‘class’ is nearly impossible to do.

Comeback?

Even though I stayed out of that debate, correct me if I am wrong, weren’t the Jews told to go and [acquire reparations] from the Egyptians prior to their departure (following their 4 centuries of bondage)?

Given the demographic changes that are taking place in the U.S.A., it won’t be long before the majority will award compensation to black Americans, not only for slavery but for the prolonged systematic discrimination that we all endured. And did I say we endured such discrimination with the full encouragement, participation and blessings of federal, state and local government?

Okay, I’m long-winded. Another question to ask is how come, given the years that the Democrats were in charge of the Presidency, the House and the Senate, nothing was done about reparations while they were in control of the government? And how come DC was granted statehood? And how come the representatives in DC are still with out representatives who have full voting power.

The problemo: Its not just the ‘pubs’, who held us back! Something more sinister is afoot!

This is a great opportunity for you and the community! I am proud of you brother, and my prayers are certainly with you.

As far as your trivia question goes, I’m not sure. I’ll have to do some research to see if there are any efforts being made to obtain reparations through the courts.

I wonder how many of you agree that blacks, today, should be compensated for slavery, racism and systematic discrimination?

Trivia question: Why aren’t we pursuing reparations through the court system, instead of through Congress?