[seacapn]

The problem comes from the way trust land is regulated by the federal government. Indian tribes don't really have title to that land; they merely administer it. You can't even use reservation land as collateral to get a mortgage. The TRUST system of land should be changed to a "fee simple title" system, where Indians would have regular land rights that the rest of the country enjoys. This would make the land ripe for economic development.

People should also remember that only a small fraction of the 500+ tribes in the US operate casinos, much less successful casinos.

[TheSpottedOwl]

Oh no, I didn't know that! I thought that tribal land was owned outright by the tribe that the land was given to. Jeez, talk about degradation : (

Of course not every tribe can support a casino on their land, however there have to be ways for them to support themselves in a dignified manner....without interference.

[cyborg]

good points