Monday, May 19, 2008

The Brighter Side of Slavery

Shorter Michael Medved:

Slavery in America really wasn't that big a deal and besides, it probably helped those poor black people become civilized.

I'm not actually kidding about that last. Here it is in his own words:

6. THERE IS NO REASON TO BELIEVE THAT TODAY’S AFRICAN-AMERICANS WOULD BE BETTER OFF IF THEIR ANCESTORS HAD REMAINED BEHIND IN AFRICA


Sadly, No! takes care of the entire column in appropriate fashion.