And when African Americans demand reparations for slavery in America 160 years ago, the chorus from white Americans should be:
Well, even if thats true, thats the ignorant, racist part of our heritage. We dont support their actions; instead, we sympathize with our African American friends.
Well, we do sympathize. We just don’t want to pay for that feeling.
In a similar vein, Native Americans are free to accept or reject LiaWatha. The difference is that she is pushing a fake story, and asking for rewards.