You and I think alike.  Except that I would set it up so they really ARE helping. I would design a reparations package that kicks in fully only if you are repatriated.  I would create loans for businesses to invest in Ghana or Liberia, or whatever country they are going to. Schools, universities, everything. Starbucks.  You see, we need some people in Africa to keep the Chinese from taking over.  I would set up a training and consulting program to get people ready to contribute in Africa.  This could work.  Could be a win-win situation and help stave off the Chinese as well. And I would end welfare as we know it, systemic welfare, here in the USA.  We do need a safety net but we should not be paying for generations of people to grow up with no values.