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. . . it strikes me that everyone against an apology seems very angry about it. As if someone offended you by suggesting we (as a nation) apologize for what we (as a nation) did. Of course no one is accusing you, personally, of wrongdoing. I'm pretty sure we all realize that just as there are no living slaves, there are no living slave-holders (at least in the sense we're talking about here, though human trafficking is still a very real problem, even in the US).

So my question is, are you angry on behalf of your country? Because your country did actually do something morally reprehensible, here. It's not the first time, and it won't be the last, but regardless - I guarantee you that "America" doesn't need to fear admitting a mistake. This nation has stood much worse, and in general, admitting mistakes is considered the mark of a strong and secure person/society.

So with the understanding that an apology doesn't accuse you of anything, simply acknowledges that this country struggled through an incredible moral sludge that cost generations of lives while we worked it out, what exactly is your objection? It's not as if pretending it didn't happen can erase history.