I for one wish slavery had been outlawed when we won independence from Britain, but it wasn't.
In the late 20th century and now 21st century America the decedents of slaves have every opportunity and advantage in education and job preference. Very few capitalize on the opportunities they have.
If the men who actually fought to free them could look at the intercity today what would they think? Would they think it was all worth it?
Its now been 150 years and we are still dealing with the fallout of slavery and it can still sink us as a nation.
