Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article

To: Gaffer
I have never, ever tried to trade on it, and I have always listed myself as ‘white’ on forms when it is asked.

Ditto.


This is my grandfather. I don't think anyone in my family has ever declared anything for a place in line or benefits. We all check white. Most Americans are 100% mutt.

43 posted on 05/25/2012 6:41:23 AM PDT by armymarinemom (My sons freed Iraqi and Afghan Honor Roll students.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 25 | View Replies ]


To: armymarinemom
This is my grandfather.

Hmm, he looks a tad young to be a grandfather.

But, seriously, I'm with you. Supposedly, my great-grandma was half Cherokee, and I may have some other Native American ancestry. I've never once tried to use that heritage to get any special advantages.

The majority of Americans whose ancestors came here during the 1800s or earlier probably have some Native American ancestry. It's fun to talk about, but really doesn't mean anything substantial.

56 posted on 05/25/2012 9:09:02 AM PDT by exDemMom (Now that I've finally accepted that I'm living a bad hair life, I'm more at peace with the world.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 43 | View Replies ]

Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article


FreeRepublic, LLC, PO BOX 9771, FRESNO, CA 93794
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson