I saw the "interview" between CNN Commentator Rowland Martin and Virginia Sons of Confederate Veterans Commander Brag Bowling moderated by Anderson Cooper. Like the Civil War, Bowling was clearly outnumbered and Martin constantly on the attack calling Confederate soldiers terrorists and Nazis.
Mr. Martin was clearly wearing his race on his sleeve. This seems to be the typical response of many of his race whenever the "C" word comes into play. The name of the game is attack and raise the "S" word.
I can understand why he is upset. Slavery was a sad aspect of our collective history and that includes the North, Europe and Africa as well. Africans sold other Africans into slavery to whites from Europe and North who then transported the poor souls across the Atlantic.
Sadly, slavery still exists in Africa and Haiti, even into the 21st century. And this slavery has nothing to do with the "C" word. Mr. Martin is obviously aware of the sorrows his ancestors endured. I think perhaps he should do a story on this current slavery.
Mr. Martin needs to direct some of his vehemence against the "C" word at other partners in the "S" word.
It is Sad That a Person's Heritage Has to be So Maligned.
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