Slavery was abolished in the UK 175 years ago today. The Government paid out £20 million in compensation, *to the former slave owners*. wtf - discu.eu

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Slavery was abolished in the UK 175 years ago today. The Government paid out £20 million in compensation, *to the former slave owners*. wtf? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/slavery_abolition_act_1833 9 comments 2/8/2009 politics