Radio Host Jim Quinn Compares Welfare to Slavery

Last week radio host Jim Quinn compared welfare to slavery when he said, "You know, if you were a slave in the old South, what did you get as a slave? You got free room and board; you got free money; and you got rewarded for having children because that was just, you know, tomorrow’s slave. … Can I ask a question? How’s that different from welfare? You get a free house, you get free food, and you get rewarded for having children. Oh, wait a minute, hold on a second. There is a difference: The slave had to work for it."

Slavery was an immoral and abominable act carried out by evil men and women, who felt no one was above them not even God. 

And Jim Quinns' ignorant comment only shows that he's obviously still living in the past, or wishes for the past to relive itself. The problem with racists is that they believe they have an inherent right to take away people's livelihood; but who made them God?

When Obama was running for president and now that he is president, racism that was hidden behind-the-scenes is now resurfacing stronger than ever. In my generation I've never seen this type of blunt racism except for in slave documentaries and movies. But it's as if the gloves are coming off and the horns are coming out. 

Do republicans not realize that hateful rhetoric fuels the fire for more destructive behavior?

Racist rhetoric and actions is a sickness just as jealousy and envy is a sickness, and all are learned practices which will continue on in a cycle if it isn't broken. 

Lately though people are commenting that black people can no longer complain about racism, since we now have a black president. But that's just it! Why in the entire presidential history of this country is there only one face different from the others? And no it isn't a coincidence either. Michelle Obama is the first black First Lady ever! This is a big deal. 

So for anyone who thinks that this moment shouldn't be celebrated anymore, you need to get over yourselves because this moment will be talked about for decades to come; I know I'll be talking.

2008 LA