An interesting proposal. I've always had a bit of a problem with the whole dual citizenship thing. Unfortunately, many tribal members cannot function outside of the reservation (though I have met and had dealings with some very brilliant tribal members). Still doesn't qualify them for 'special benefits'. Nor does the fact that my ancestors did what they did, 200 YEARS AGO. When will we stop paying a debt that, IMHO, is no longer owed.
The reservation/tribal member mentality & dynamic is an interesting one, that's for sure. The other day I was having a discussion with a native friend of mine, who stated: "The white man brought us the alcohol." To which I replied "And you guys gave us peyote, so I guess we're even." She didn't care for that too much, but let's call a spade a spade here.
The reservation system is an abomination that came about in the same era that slavery and Jim Crow existed. Unlike those terrible systems which held entire classes of people in sub-citizen conditions, reservations continue to exist.
Those in them think the system is for their betterment because it allows them to maintain their heritage... what heritage??? Alcoholism and poverty? or maybe its casino operation?!?
What I find ironic is that some tribes have no casinos and starve while other tribes, mere miles away, are living in asbolute luxury.
And the real winners are not the indians.. sure some have benefited, but the politicians and the gaming industry (which is paid to operate the casinos) are the big winners.
Unfortunately, I feel like Don Quixote even talking about it. They are not gonna go away as long as the money is flowing.