Is it because Liberia is afree slave country?
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yup\n\nhttp://www.philipdru.com/griffin3_stream.html\n\nhttp://weekendinterviewshow.com/InterviewDisplay.aspx?i=140
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It's a club mentality.  As we all should know, American black slaves were tragically persecuted and this name was used with vicious slander to degrade their existence to a level of inequality.  As the slaves gained freedom and modern society has evolved, the term is an insider way of being one of the club and a cultural reminder.  A person of different race, using the same term, even if attempted to be used in the same inclusive, brotherly manner, cannot expect to be recognized as one who could possibly relate, thus there is most often resentment and feelings of hostility.  It's one thing to tell people I'm a dirt bag, it's another to have someone else call me one...them's fightn' words.  Think it's a double standard?  Maybe, because it is discriminatory in its own way, excluding outsiders and promotes a negative sense of separation, holding on to a victimized past.  Then again, who didn't come from a victimized past?  If you live in America, most of our ancestors didn't come here because things were so wonderful in the old country.  They left because anything was going to be better than the life they had.  The sad difference for the blacks Africans is that they were kidnapped, forced into ships, and treated like livestock.  Most others had at least some limited choices.
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You should look at the African problems and the answers just pop out instantly...Slavery,racism,environment problems,deforestation,over population,ignorance of environment issues,sexual education,political issues(New independent African countries governed by newly uneducated ,inexperienced leaders)Through lack of education countries are left be called 3rd world countries and are most often taken advantage of,historically and its natural resources,like timber,precious minerals and so on.
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Because many of them felt that women were living in a sort of state of slavery as enslaved africans had been.  Don't you agree?  :)
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It was caused by colonialism, back when European countries thought it was ok to take over countries in Africa and exploit them.  It just stuck around the longest in S. Africa.  I'd also say it was caused by ignorance and hatred.
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Yes they are and I can prove it, The whole bible prophecies the history of blacks, blacks have always seen the similarities but never made the connection. Didn't you know blacks during the slave trade was know by Muslims as "Yahoodee" meaning tribe of Israel? Did you know at of all the people on the face of the Earth who claim to be Hebrews would envy the Ashanti's. The name mean people for the land of Ashan in Judah? Did you it was a place during the slave trade call the "Land of Judah" by the french? Did you ever hear of the Falasha's or beta Israel, Ibo's, Lemba, Yoruba, Fanti, etc. Were call Israelites by Muslims over 1000 years ago? Look it up the Hebrew/Jewish customs in Africa, you will find lots of info. Especially in on the west coast of Africa.
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I like Sweet Jemise's answer.  Because Africa is a country.
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Look for the country of Liberia on the west coast of Africa.
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YES!!! \nGo to iabolish.com and find out how you can help. Slavery has not ended, and you can become an abolishionist. People turn a blind toward situations in Africa, especially in Sudan. Everyone can help, you just have to be willing.\n\nIt costs $50 to free a slave! \n\nIn Sudan it's cheaper to by a slave than it is to buy a VCR.\n\nBe informed
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well, how lucky that we just studied this in school.  As a few of the above people have said, when British imperialists came in a made new borders, ethnic groups were forced into close proximity which obviously cause conflict.  Because Africa is so rich in natural resources (gold, oil, etc.)  many poor ethinic groups will want power over thees resources.  not helping at all, are the corrupt governments in africa which lack any infrastructure or laws.  the black market is also a big problem in Africa because it doesnt allow equal ditribution of money made from these resources.  it also funds many terrorist activities which, in turn, prevent any real government from being set up in those areas.  So, a mixture of economical problems, corrupt govts., black markets, and terrorism (all fueled by ethnic strife) is the cause of so much instability in Africa.  Hope i helped\n\n\nTIm\n\n\np.s. X M is wrong
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History of slavery started in the continent of Africa. Tribes would war against each other and conquer, killing men mostly and keeping women. As trade started with the Europeans, African kings would barter and sell slaves to these Europeans traders for guns and other items, STARTING SLAVERY IN THE KNOWN WORLD!With there being so many countries in Africa know one knows who should pay who for this atrocity. This is just a fact of man's inhumanity to each other.In many African countries slavery still exists
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Because in the scheme of things, the rest of the world doesn't care about Africa.  The biggest and wealthiest nations support other countries.  But they don't support places like Africa, Haiti, Jamaica, etc.  What do these places have in common?  The race of most of the inhabitants of those places is the same.   It's a culture and ethnic reason why they are so far behing.  Costa Rica doesn't have that problem.  India doesn't have that problem.  Spain doesn't have that problem.  You think about it, and it will become clear.
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Although I do not know if each individual country in West Africa (Africa is a continent not a country) has government paid health care I will generalize.....\n\nIt resembles the US in that the people who can pay to maintain good health or get medical attention get it and those who can't pay don't get any or get less quality care.
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First, it is true: Lincoln said he wanted to send the slaves back to Africa.  "My first impulse would be to free all the slaves and send them to Liberia."  (Ottawa, August 21, 1858) \n\nThis is his words, check on his speech in Ottawa August 21 of 1858. But it was Monroe that actually sent some back.  LINCOLN did not send any slaves back to Africa.
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Didn't know that slavery was classed as an institution??  It divided the whole country and caused a terrible war.  It also made human beings treat others like animals.
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Slavery still exists, all over the world.  Those who say otherwise are niave, and ill-informed.  Just because it has been outlawed doesn't mean that it itsn't there.  Speeding is outlawed, piracy is outlawed, it exists.  There are countries in Africa where slavery runs rampant. Consider that.
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There's no doubt Africa is in a bad way right now.  However, we must remember that most African countries are less than 50 years old.  Even the US was still having problems at that point.  Africa was more exploited by colonizers, and so it only makes sense there are more problems.  However, progress is being made.  Democracy is the way of rule in many countries, having progressed from dictatorships-- Ghana is a good example.  Botswana is doing well economically (comparatively).  Africa is moving forward, and that in itself is cause for hope.