1. I own at least one, and it's either on my person or within an arm's length of me.2. I own at least one, and it's within fifty feet of me. 3. I own at least one, and I... more1. I own at least one, and it's either on my person or within an arm's length of me.2. I own at least one, and it's within fifty feet of me. 3. I own at least one, and I could have it on hand in less than an hour. 4. If I wanted to buy one, I could go through the legal process and have it in about a day. 5. It would take about a week to get one legally.6. In my neighborhood, even a five-year-old child with the right amount of cash could get one in twenty minutes.7. I've never even thought about it before. Now that you mention it and I've given it some thought, I don't really know the answer.8. It's practically impossible around here. 9. Two or more of the above answers. 10. Nine of the above answers/or different answer. ~ less
Explain to me the sense in this extract of the above:
q: 'In 2007, the group was awarded a Congressional Gold Medal for the part they played in the war and overcoming prejudi... moreExplain to me the sense in this extract of the above:
q: 'In 2007, the group was awarded a Congressional Gold Medal for the part they played in the war and overcoming prejudice.'
Does this mean the American Government, on behalf of itself and the American people, have honored the Tuskegee Airmen for withstanding the virulent prejudice vented upon them by the American government itself, and the American people in general?
Doesn't that seem a little mealy-mouthed to you?
It sounds to me a bit like under-the-table self-congratulation by someone because they no longer beat their dogs.
As a corollary to this, and to fully make amends, wouldn't the American government (and people), having acknowledged the deplorable injustice of their attitude and actions, also have to properly censure themselves for this egregious treatment of black Americans? Can we expect to see that happening anytime soon?
Or could would that be a bridge too far; never allowed to happen because too many important and influential Americans an... less