What is it about the legacy of slavery that means it is sensible to require (for example) a small catering company that was founded last year and is hoping to bid for city contracts to file an affidavit certifying that it has never profited from slavery? Small businesses have enough paperwork to deal with, particularly in bidding for public-sector contracts, without adding yet another form.
NB: I haven't read the legislation, just the article that was posted to the list. Mike On Fri, 01 Apr 2005 14:54:58 -0500, "Wilma de Soto" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> said: > I agree, Monique. The supreme irony is in the title of the article: > "Legacy". It's the legacy of slavery that we are all dealing with on > both > sides black and white. > > > On 4/1/05 1:27 PM, "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > wrote: > > > > > It is true that the man has a right to his opinion. Probably fruitless to > > challenge him on it. Everytime I hear that line about slavery ending 100's > > of years ago I cringe. > > > > > > > > M. M. Harvey > > > > > > > > ---- > > You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the > > list named "UnivCity." To unsubscribe or for archive information, see > > <http://www.purple.com/list.html>. > > > ---- > You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the > list named "UnivCity." To unsubscribe or for archive information, see > <http://www.purple.com/list.html>. ---- You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named "UnivCity." To unsubscribe or for archive information, see <http://www.purple.com/list.html>.
