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Yeah, the quarter century from emancipation in 1865 to the onset of antitrust laws in 1890 was certainly the freest period in our history. After that came antitrust, militarism as a permanent way of life, Jim Crow, everything contemptible.
You mentioned 1955-1967 as being the best years. If you're anything other than a Protestant, heterosexual, white male, you have more freedom today than you did back then in terms of social freedom and job opportunities.
Last edited by AnUnidentifiedMale; 02-26-2010 at 04:23 PM..
You mentioned 1955-1967 as being the best years. If you're anything other than a heterosexual white male, you have more freedom today than you did back then in terms of social freedom and job opportunities.
Not so. a lot of what made America great came from Blacks who lived during that time. most of the great inventions made were made during those years by Blacks. Most of the great Authors and playrights were of those days. most of the breakthroughs for Blacks happened in those years. don't let the racism aspect of the country at that time overshadow all that went on duing those years.
but back to your answer....why is now the best days for America in your opinion?
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