Anonymous ID: 827372 June 18, 2024, 3:16 p.m. No.21045872   ๐Ÿ—„๏ธ.is ๐Ÿ”—kun

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https://www.jta.org/2016/06/24/united-states/pennsylvania-man-admits-he-lied-about-being-an-auschwitz-survivor

https://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/22/business/media/herman-rosenblat-85-dies-made-up-holocaust-love-story.html

https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/noam-chomskys-wife-denies-reports-of-his-death-in-wake-of-stroke/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iTLJHiy8HHo

Anonymous ID: 827372 June 18, 2024, 4:38 p.m. No.21046481   ๐Ÿ—„๏ธ.is ๐Ÿ”—kun   >>6496 >>6497

Why does the US tax payer pay reparations to "holocaust survivors"?

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Holocaust survivors, their heirs, or estates receive restitution payments from governments or industry as compensation for the forced labor or property confiscation during World War II. These payments are excluded from federal taxes and should not be listed as income on federal tax returns(1)(2). Additionally, all Holocaust compensation and restitution payments do not affect eligibility for federally funded benefits(3). Germany, too, continues to allocate funds for Holocaust reparations, including direct payments, support for elderly survivors, and Holocaust education(4).

1 https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-news/at-02-38.pdf

2 https://www.investopedia.com/terms/h/holocaust-restitution-payments.asp

3 https://www.claimscon.org/our-work/compensation/payments-benefits/

4 https://www.jta.org/2024/06/05/global/german-holocaust-reparations-increase-again-this-year-but-plateau-expected-as-survivors-perish

Anonymous ID: 827372 June 18, 2024, 4:42 p.m. No.21046510   ๐Ÿ—„๏ธ.is ๐Ÿ”—kun   >>6539

Why does the United States of America support reparations to jews and african-americans but not to Irish-americans who were enslaved and their descendants?

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The United States' approach to reparations is complex and multifaceted, influenced by historical context, social dynamics, and political considerations. Here are some key points:

 

  1. Historical Context:

  2. African-Americans: The legacy of slavery and systemic racism against African-Americans is deeply ingrained in U.S. history. Slavery persisted for centuries, followed by segregation, discriminatory laws, and ongoing racial disparities.

  3. Jewish Holocaust Survivors: The Holocaust was a unique and unprecedented tragedy, resulting in the genocide of six million Jews. The U.S. played a significant role in seeking justice and compensation for Holocaust victims and their heirs.

 

  1. Specificity of Injustice:

  2. African-Americans: Slavery was a state-sanctioned system that forcibly enslaved millions of African-Americans, denying them basic human rights, dignity, and generational wealth. The impact of slavery continues to affect African-Americans today.

  3. Jewish Holocaust Survivors: The Holocaust involved mass extermination, confiscation of property, and immense suffering. The urgency to address this specific historical injustice led to reparations efforts.

 

  1. Irish-Americans and Slavery:

  2. Irish-Americans: While Irish immigrants faced discrimination and hardship, they were not enslaved in the same way as African-Americans. Irish immigrants eventually gained acceptance and assimilated into American society.

  3. Slavery: The transatlantic slave trade disproportionately affected Africans, with centuries of forced labor, violence, and dehumanization. The legacy of slavery persists through systemic racism.

 

  1. Political Considerations:

  2. Public Discourse: Reparations discussions often focus on African-Americans due to the visibility of their struggle and the ongoing fight for racial justice.

  3. Complexity: Determining reparations for any group involves intricate legal, economic, and social considerations. The Irish-American experience, while significant, differs from the African-American experience.

 

In summary, the U.S. prioritizes reparations based on the severity and specificity of historical injustices. While acknowledging the struggles of various communities, the focus remains on addressing the most egregious and enduring forms of oppression.