Because you are forcing non slave owners to pay non slaves 

There is zero moral justification for reparations. It’s simply extortion. I refuse to accept the premise that reparations are due. Agreeing to any plan, e.g., that Democrats would be the ones to pay, implicitly accepts that reparations are just. Such acceptance would undermine any moral foundation for the country’s legal system, which has already been significantly debased.

How would reparations necessarily be unlawful? If it's a law, that would make the act lawful, wouldn't it? Just like slavery itself before 186t?

premitive1

Extortion is the unlawful act of obtaining money, property, or services from another person through the use of force, threats, or coercion. It involves an illegitimate demand or request made by one party to another, often accompanied by a credible threat of harm, injury, or damage to the victim’s person, property, or reputation.

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Reparations for black people: yes or nay?

Bell_curve

no

Extortion is the unlawful act of obtaining money, property, or services from another person through the use of force, threats, or coercion. It involves an illegitimate demand or request made by one party to another, often accompanied by a credible threat of harm, injury, or damage to the victim’s person, property, or reputation.

Slavery was lawful before 1865.

