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Submitted by Maurice, Nov 21, 2006 12:20

Since this wrong was done to African Americans. It should be up to African Americans to decide on how this situation can be resolved. How can someone who took part in doing wrong? Then take part in deciding what measures that could be done to make things right. I don't see her pursuit as being blind to the entire picture. I've never heard of this story until this article. If Aetna wants to continue to advance past disparities towards African Americans. So let the descendants of slaves decide what form of reparations.


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