[freedom_forge]

It’s not about what I prefer. However calling those who came to this continent in the middle of a continuous wave of immigration “native” is technically wrong and deceptive (not saying that you meant it that way). I call them Choctaws, Cherokees, etc., which is what they call themselves.

"Native American" is what I am. So is EVERY American Citizen born in this country. "Native" is another perfectly good word, such as "gender" and "liberal" and so many others, co-opted by the Marxist Left a given an new meaning.

Why the SOBs even consider Mexican, Arab and Islam to be "races" since to have an issue with a member of one of these groups is considered "racist."

The proper term, if anyone is ever interested in using it, would be "aboriginal American." But, I too prefer Erie, Apache, Cree etc. since that's more accurate. These groups and nations are as distinct from each other as are the English, French and Germans.

[ExpatGator]

“aboriginal American.”

Exactly, scientifically precise. And guaranteed to start a row in a discussion, as I discovered (not to my surprise) in a college classroom.

[mamelukesabre]

These groups and nations are as distinct from each other as are the English, French and Germans.
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Who cares? I don’t call myself german or danish. I’m american. If I need to be a bit more specific than that, I’m caucasian american.