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Misplaced Priorities?

So, New Jersey has ‘apologized’ for slavery, says Michelle Malkin. [1]

They’re not sorry for repealing [2]the death penalty against the wishes of victims’ families of all races and backgrounds, but New Jersey lawmakers are offering an apology [3]for slavery centuries ago:

New Jersey tonight joined a list of states that have apologized for slavery, after lawmakers overwhelming passed a resolution expressing the state’s regret. The resolution merely offers the Legislature’s opinion and would not require the governor’s signature. It would be recorded in the state annals of declarations. The resolution’s sponsor, Assemblyman William D. Payne (D., Newark), noted that New Jersey had 12,000 slaves and was the last Northern state to free them. Last night, New Jersey became the first Northern state to apologize. “This is an apology for their descendants . . . and all mankind,” he said.

Michelle calls it ‘misplaced priorities’. I’m not sure I agree. See, I guess that depends on  what your goals are as a government. New Jersey Democrats have long since signaled that their goals are not those of New Jersey’s people… and yet, they keep electing Democrats.

Addendum:  (David L)

Funny, but I thought Al Gore’s Internet reached into New Jersey.    For if it did, the politicians would have known that they had no need to apologize for slavery.    They, along with me, Bit and all Europesns, have been forgiven, by Doctor Walter E. Williams.  I have the certificate [4].