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Should there be reparations for slavery? Should there be reparations for slavery?
No, there should not be reparations for slavery No, there should not be reparations for slavery
Yes, we need reparations for slavery Yes, we need reparations for slavery
Instead of reparations, poverty should be addressed for all Americans Instead of reparations, poverty should be addressed for all Americans
Reparations are a racist policy Reparations are a racist policy
Reparations are costly Reparations are costly
Reparations are logistically impractical Reparations are logistically impractical
Reparations would address the racial wealth gap Reparations would address the racial wealth gap
Reparations is the ethical thing to do Reparations is the ethical thing to do
Policy addressing poverty would have greater effects on racial inequality Policy addressing poverty would have greater effects on racial inequality
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Should there be reparations for slavery?
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Yes, we need reparations for slavery

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Reparations would address the racial wealth gap

The gap between the average incomes of black and white Americans is large. Paying out reparations would help close this gap.
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