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Something that does bother me, and maybe it shouldn't, but I sense a great disrespect and almost vehement hatred toward "white" people and their seeking of truth.

Ahh...but seeking of the truth is exactly what is necessary before you can take these teachings and call them your own. Then steal them and sell them as your own.

Is it not enough that we the white man took their land for our own..then made treaties and broke them over and over again....only to expect them to teach us of their ways handed down for longer then any of our culture could know.

I, a white woman...and US citizen hang my head in shame when I see articles and videos like this...and I only ask forgiveness, and permission to walk this land that rightfully belongs to you and your people Day.
Forgive me for entering this thread with my views..as the ones that you have presented are so much more beautiful, and for that I thank you for sharing them.

The truth in a political modern day statement....


One Big Reservation


A look into the future of the United States, is most apparent on many of our Reservations. To understand what our future holds, we must first look to the past. It is my belief that history repeats itself. In 1830 President Andrew Jackson and Congress passed the Indian Removal Act. In 1835, President Jackson stated that, “all preceding experiments, for the improvement of the Indians have failed”.
Thus, began the socialization of the American Indian. We have become tribes and nations, totally dependent on the government. I have to say, President Jackson's plan has failed. With unemployment reaching some 95% on some reservations, and poverty levels higher than the great depression, we are a people at the mercy of the government.
The experiment began with the taking of our lands, culture and way of life. It was then that we were expected to become “civilized”. The government in return for our land, in most cases, gave us worthless remote land, food supplies and even clothing and housing. Each year, the United States Government allows us funds, as a repayment of stolen lives.
It is true as long as we live on reservations we pay no taxes. But, if we leave the reservation, as many have, we are no different than any other American. When our children need new schools, health care or veterans benefits, we must ask congress for the funds. This in itself shows how deeply socialism is engrained in our society.
The funds from Congress, are far short of sustaining life as most Americans know it. Jobs are almost non- existant as, many reservations in the western United States, are at least 200 miles from a larger town. Health care is the worst in the entire country. There are many examples of children and the elderly being denied health care thinking, why do we not leave? The answer is not as simple as you think. With the nearest town 200 miles away, and no job or car, its not all that easy. We are trapped in a circle of poverty.
The treaties of the past, were signed to help the American Indian. They were promises of health care for our children, and to help build a life more “suitable” for the rest of America. Treaties have been broken and are children are hungry, cold and in many cases have little hope.
Which leads me to the future of this nation. It is clear the socialism of the American Indian has not worked. The path that Obama and Congress are leading this nation, is a clear path to becoming
“One Big Reservation”.
They have taken over the banks, the cars and now want to take over health care. They have attempted to cripple the oil, gas and coal industires. Unemployment is at almost 10%, with the only job growth being in government jobs. Now you childrens health could be in the hands of the same people who control our health care, and veterans. One only needs to visit with a Native American or a veteran to see how this will turn out.
Many would say, we get free health care and benifits, my arguement is that it is not free, it is repayment of a debt by the U. S. Govenment that was promised to us in treaties many years ago. They have not honored there part of the treatie. So, the question is, can the U.S. government be trusted? I am sure the Lakota would say, “No”. They recently succseaded from the union, due to broken treaties.
Socailism will destroy America the same way it has destroyed the American Indian. If we are going to learn anything from the tribes and nations, it should be that the experiment has failed.
I implore all Americans to look at us to see thier future. Do not be fooled into thinking the government will take care of health care, finances or overall well being. This is the mistake we have already made. To see the results, visit Pine Ridge South Dakota.
If the rest of the country does not act soon, and stop Obama and Congress, they will turn this country into “One Big Reservation” The ony difference would be, you will be paying taxes, for this you will recieve, poverty, poor health and hopelessness.

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http://nativeamericansagainstobama.w...s.com/2009/07/


These are present day issues..but have existed for over a hundered years...with no end that I can see.


So when you think you know of the American Indian Culture..think of these truths..and wonder where the desire for mutual respect in culture begins.


Sorry to have broken my silence on these matters..but I could not refrain..this thread is so much more..and I do hope you continue to share these teachings.