[blam]

"it's doubtful S.2843 will even come to a vote in the Senate. Campbell is retiring this year, with his seat to be filled by Democrat Ken Salazar. The debate in the archaeological community over amending NAGPRA may be much hullabaloo about nothing.

Excellent news. I think since the Smithsonian added their weight and prestige to the issue, the scientists have the momentium.

[Smokin' Joe]

There were no protections for my ancestors dug up in St Mary's City, Maryland. They opened the lead coffins and even showed pubic hair on TV.

If we are going to have some standard, OK, but let's have one for everyone.

It sure seems as if there (ultimately) are NO indigenous people here, everyone came from elsewhere.

If that is the case, why not a different cutoff date? 7/4/1776? Or is it just the 'boat people' who do not count?