Key seems to be a bit of the waffler, favoring emancipation but worried for his own neck. It is hard to stand up against a unified group, especially if you're in the group and differ from it - you'll be branded a traitor by your own people. But someone needs to transcend the times and do the right thing. The slave trade is America's deep and enduring mortal sin. Many of those who don't recognize that are in fear of what would happen if we had equity -- they might have a black boss, or feel uncomfortable if business was conducted in Spanish and they spoke only English. Supremacists are still a force in this country, dangerous and volatile. Your piece on FSK reminds us of the moral complexity of the times. One facet of this in 2024 continues to boggle my mind - the perpetrators are Christians, how is it possible? How can any righteous Christian allow their name to be associated with overt acts of cruelty and systemic barriers to an entire group? FSK was probably one of thousands who tried to straddle the middle, and it's the age-old question: can you claim neutrality when faced with cruelty? I believe in a person's right to withdraw, but there are some things too egregious to let pass. Then it's us and our consciences.