Enslavement of Blacks. . .the worse? Options

[hotsoup]

The issue of why African Americans/Blacks seem to think that the enslavement of their ancestors was so much more horrible than the enslavement of other people has come up many a time in discussions centered on race and ethnicity. So, I figured I'd just go ahead and start a discussion on the subject. Hopefully, one doesn't already exist.

So, my opinion.

I actually wrote a paper on this very subject last year for a history class I was taking at college. While I argued from an economical stand point in my paper, I think I'll go with the skin color issue here.

Every time I gain some new knowledge, my opinion seems to change, but I believe that the main reason the enslavement of Blacks is considered to be such a heinous crime and held above similar crimes is because it was based almost solely on skin color and the complete domination of an entire race thought to be some how deviant or against God in nature. I'll try to elaborate more on my stance once a discussion picks up.

[LoveDanceSoul]

Hah, Podomaht..i doubt you even know any black people. Most racist people (even my grandfather) are completely ignorant of others. They're just quick to judge someone and force negative stereotypes on others as a way to excuse unjustified guilt. He even said that himself. He was a klansman who didnt even understand why he was so angry & hateful..and he had guilt for the things black people suffered during his early life. Nobody really bitches about that stuff anyway. Im just glad i grew up around a diverse group of people so i have a true understanding of others.