[dog breath]

The Native Americans were not children, many tribes respected individual accomplishments combined with individual charity. A Comanche for example was possibly closer to a conservative then a liberal, in believing that the deeds of the individual outshone any collective “we”. It was not the tribe that defeated enemies, procured goods and food but the warrior. This is similar to the concept that it is private enterprise drives an economy. The true decline of most tribes is when individual liberty became subservient to the Federal Government. Many of these people had believed also that the uncontrolled influx of foreigners would destroy their culture, which it most often did. There is no apology sufficient to the many different proud peoples who found themselves on the wrong side of the forces of history. The best apology would be to honor current agreements and stay the heck out of their lives.

[AuntB]

“The true decline of most tribes is when individual liberty became subservient to the Federal Government. Many of these people had believed also that the uncontrolled influx of foreigners would destroy their culture, which it most often did. There is no apology sufficient to the many different proud peoples who found themselves on the wrong side of the forces of history. The best apology would be to honor current agreements and stay the heck out of their lives. “

Hallelujah!

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[Osage Orange]

Good post...........

Megwetch Brozoh!