I have stated that the HR-40 bill never passes because America as a whole is not yet ready to admit that we are founded upon racism and discrimination. Some may argue, however, that it is not a moral dilemma that causes this failure of HR-40 to pass, but rather the fear of opening Pandora’s box in a sense. Some believe that if America begins the process of reparations for the black community, all of the other groups and communities this country has discriminated against will demand reparations as well. It is no secret that the United States has hurt and belittled many groups in the course of our history so far. Once the option of reparations for one group is entertained, the rest are bound to seek them as well and this may put immense amounts of strain on the country. Some may argue that we simply do not have the funds nor the time to do all of this research. Some may say we have more pressing matters to aim our attention at. So, while there is no out right denial that reparations should be made, there seem to be a multitude of reasons as to why they aren’t necessary at the moment. This is because America simply is not ready to admit our faults. Coates states, “The idea of reparations is frightening not simply because we might lack the ability to pay. The idea of reparations threatens something much deeper—America’s heritage, history, and standing in the world” (47). This country can come up with a hundred reasons why reparations or bills such as HR 40 are unattainable but it really all boils down to that fear of losing the facade we have put up. The fear that this country will no longer be deemed the greatest is holding us by the throat and until we relinquish that fear we will never be able to grow and become truly great.