Uh, I have family that are Native American (Apache) and many agree with me. Of course, the ones that do agree with me are Believers (Christianese for those of us that believe in the Bible and the Salvation of our Lord Jesus). Funny how that works, but I find Believers have a way of thinking differently, at least the ones that know their Bible. But I digress
“There were Indians in the north east and then down the east coast before they were killed or removed.”
I’ll repeat what I stated in post 272; I know where some of the American Indians (or Native Americans) come from when they say that the US flag represents the Indian Holocaust to them. There are also others, whom I agree with more, that if it were not the US, it would have been Spain, France or Russia that came in to take over North America; and they would be much worse off. Let’s face it, the American Indians were not a united group; they were often at war with each other and were ripe for any nation to come in and be slaughtered – this was the way of man for centuries. I’m not justifying sinful behavior; but Lord knows the US is one of the few countries (if not the only one) that has repented from this “sin”. But then, it can be argued that conquests may not be sinful either.
I have cousins that are Apache in Mexico that can attest to the deplorable way the Mexican government treats them there; much worse than in the US. In fact, the US treats their indigenous people much better than any country in history – most live tax free and are thriving. This is fine with me; I wish I could live tax free – that is true economic freedom! These whom I agree with, and there are many, realize that man’s history has been about conquering other nations until just recently; and the US was one of the first to change that way of thinking. So the bottom line is; I do not agree with what that most Native Americans believe about this country and would tell them not only the same thing I state above but a few other things as well – with empathy of course.
You might try reading what this particular Native American has to say; he always has a good read (though I don’t agree with him 100% of the time. But then, who does):
http://www.badeagle.com/
“Hopefully you will understand that before you put a battle flag down”
I’m only putting down one.
SIGH
again many you say agree with you many do not, like I said it’s obvious you have a very narrow view so good night and your thread can die as I won’t be replying no more as it’s a waste of time.
I’ll agree that there was no place for this flag , however there is nothing wrong with the flag either.
good night