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Originally Posted by Katczinsky  Not only that but Jefferson wrote about the inferiority of blacks and advocated the pursuit of 'racist science'. | True. That was the accepted view of their day. Quote: |
But to be fair, when in public office Jefferson advocated against slavery, even abolishing the slave trade, though short of complete emancipation.
| That's because the slaves would have been completely helpless. They had no education and were dependent on their owners since birth. Today that would be comparable to adopting a dog or cat, then kicking it out in the middle of winter to fend for itself after you had taken care of their needs all summer. Quote: |
But, I do think the romantic infatuation with the founders in this country is a little out of proportion. We're better off now then we were then.
| Not with our freedoms slipping through our fingers each and every time Congress meets.
I am for restoring the Republic minus a few amendments that were put in place UNconstitutionally.  |