Reparations
Once upon a time, there was a country where slavery was once legal, and black people were treated as less than human. Even after slavery was abolished, they were still discriminated against and excluded from many opportunities that their white counterparts enjoyed.
One day, a group of activists proposed a new kind of reparation. Instead of giving money to black people to compensate for the injustices of the past, they proposed that legislation be passed to reverse the rule that considered them 3/5 of a human.
The proposal was met with resistance and criticism from some people who felt that it was unnecessary and unfair. However, after much debate and discussion, the legislation was passed, and for the next 20 years, the black vote would count as 5/3.
At first, many black people were hesitant about this new system, fearing that it would lead to backlash and further discrimination. But as time went on, they began to see the benefits of this change. They were no longer invisible, their voices were heard, and they had a say in the decisions that affected their lives.
The impact of this change was felt across the country, with more black people being elected to political office, and policies that benefited them being put in place. It wasn't perfect, and there were still many challenges to overcome, but it was a step in the right direction.
As the 20 years drew to a close, there was much discussion about what should come next. Some people wanted to continue with the current system, while others felt that it was time to move on and find new ways to address the inequalities of the past.
In the end, a new compromise was reached, and the black vote would count as equal to any other vote. But the legacy of those 20 years remained, a reminder that change is possible, and that reparations can take many different forms.