[Harmless Teddy Bear]

You may attempt to re-negotiate a treaty.

But breaking it is to break your word. Now I thought the days of the US Government breaking their word to the tribes was over.

Am I wrong?

[scriblett]

Do we have to pay them in perpetuity? In Canada, different levels of gov't pay up to $10 Billion a year to natives, but many are still living in poverty. There is no accountability, but we do have a lot of rich chiefs and a load of poor natives.

Suggesting that is about time that natives become full and equal citizens, which means they have to work for a living and pay taxes, brings the usual screams of racism and bigotry.

How long does this have to go on for - settle all the land claims quickly then close it off and accept no more after that date. Pay them off gradually over a number of years, then say - thats it.. Time to be equal citizens