Is an apology ever enough?

Thanks to all of you for commenting. I've been travelling so it took me some time to read and reflect.

I don't mind constructive criticism at all, that can really help you to get better. And in a way I agree with some of the stuff you say Ando_SB. There could be more information about what happened but I don't like to have too many black slates in the beginning, takes too long before the you get to the actual story. And remember, this is not a pod about what happened to the Aboriginies, I'm sure that has been told many times. If that's what I wanted to do I would have done it in a very different way. This time I thought it enough to just point out that they were taken from their parents. The pod then deals with the reaction to the apology.

I am sure that the pod could get better with more time spent on editing. Maybe I will look at it later and redo some things, but with the time I had I'm happy with the result. I can't really comment on the lack of continuity and finesse as I would need more details to understand your points.

For me really constructive criticism is not just saying what is wrong, but how it could be made better.

Anyway, a big thanks to everyone who took the time to watch and comment!

I can't speak for anyone specifically, but there are times when damage that has been done cannot be reversed. At least this generation of government acknowledges such mistreatment and understands it was wrong. It's a small consolation to what these people have endured, but it's a start. Thanks for making this pod.

Don't apologize for saying what you think. If I didn't like it, I probably would've been harsh, as I've been told. I say what I mean and never apologize...unless I was one of those white people who screwed the Aborigionese.

Neghie --

You're totally right. She does a great job of talking to people and getting the scoop firsthand. I hope my comment didn't sound negative- I meant it in a constructive way!

I thought the pov was whats important here and she went straight to the source. It may lack the finesse it needs to be engaging, but better editing can take care of that, pacing is an issue. A great and relevant subject matter non-the-less.

Very Compelling, keep the spreading the word on the injustices happening

This is great reporting... but painfully familliar..

What seems to have
happened GrammySparkles, in regard to the Black/White issues is that New White
Americans for Peace and Harmony, have moved away from racial discrimination and
reached out with the olive branch of color blindness... However, due to the
legacy of institutionalized racism, Blacks recognize that they have not had the
same privileges as whites, and that they are still coming from behind.
Therefore, the church which was a mobilizing entity for Black Community and
civil rights in the past, is still sometimes used for social issues/reform. For
instance, as a result of all of the ripple effects that Blacks have endured,
many believe that the US government needs to pay Black Americans reparations for
the crimes against them since their families were stolen from their Motherland
and forced to build the economy here that made our White ancestors very rich
"Men" and hugely contributed to the lifestyle that all Americans have benefitted from in some way. (Even though today, we have not maintained that wealth
as good stewards would have). Hence, when Blacks see their men imprisioned, many
of their communities impoverished and overrun with drug pushers (for lack of
employment/education)... They remember Jim Crow, and hangings, and hoses... They
remember, and they see that they still don't have complete equality, and they
mobilize and they teach Afrocentric (something of their own to have and to hold
onto) unification... and to White people it comes out as hateful and
racist...and sometimes it is meant to be. It is a perpetual circle... I
understand what is being said, and why... I however, do not like the tone or
methodology because many Americans today just do not know enough about Black's
current issues and might otherwise rally too, if it did not sound so segregated
and hateful to them. Also, if the government really looked at the reparations
that Black Americans deserve, it could not be paid... Some Blacks
would just like an apology from the nation... But some say, that if our
government even publically apologized to our Black people, it would allow for
legal action. Hence, the discontent, and stalemate. We the street people need to
talk, and apologize, and listen, and try in any small way, to make up for the
horrors that have happened on all sides now. That does not, however, necessarily
mean that we should vote for a person because of his/her race... In that regard,
again I say, follow the money... We can figure out how much change we can expect
by who is backing up our candidates financially... Our young people need to vote
based on facts, not idealism. In my opinion. But I will add this footnote, I
believe that with the trillions of waisted monies on this and other wars, we
could have invested in the lives of our own citizens and rid America of its
ghettos and suffering people. Shame on us! But, I still have a dream of
egalitarianism. I do not believe that I am alone.

Really great work- compelling and important.

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Thanks for uploading!