Citizens must learn how tribal sovereignty destroys the principles our country was founded upon.
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Exactly. I have been against this "tribal carte blance" ever since it was implemented as the political pandering that it is. And now Hawaiians are trying to get the same carte blanche?? Hell, why not? Illegal Mexicans get it -- they can do what they want, get free "everything" from the Washington goverment, all AT YOUR EXPENSE.
I still contend that Washington is really out of control.
Bump.
Southeastern OK is booming, thanks in large part to the Indian tribes' casinos, travel centers, and other businesses including manufacturing chocolate, of all things. I haven't heard anyone here making any economic arguments against them, and very few against them for any reason. Non tribal businesses are benifitting. They are providing social services for tribal members far beyond what the state has provided, including a really nice home for foster children. No doubt, the system is being abused as systems always are, but not all of the effects in all cases are negative.
hey maybe i can start my own tribe in NH. Pretty cool i can declare diplomatic immunity or something
They aren't getting my money, unless you count some small part of my taxes spent on harrassing Indian casino owners.
I hate gambling but if stupid people want to throw their money away I couldn't care less. More power to the Indians. They've been screwed for two hundred years. About time they got a piece of the pie.