If we really want to address inequality, let's focus on policies that empower everyone to succeed today, not on dividing people with reparations for events generations ago. Personal responsibility and equal opportunity are what move society forward.
Reparations are about acknowledging and addressing the generational impact of systemic injustice. It's not just about the past—it's about investing in real equity and healing for communities that still feel the effects today.
Compensating people today for wrongs committed generations ago sets a dangerous precedent. The focus should be on ensuring individual rights and removing government barriers so everyone can thrive, regardless of background.