The focus in general upon tribal reservations of late is curious to me.
Somebody doesn’t like the idea of independent entities within the continental United States, imho.
Those “independent entities” would be a place from which some to ask for asylum, would they not?
Those “independent entities” would be a place from which some could ask for asylum, would they not?
Have a sit down with your local indian sometime - it's big bucks.
Apart from THAT, and probably much of the cause for that, the rest of us have such a lame understanding of the people who got here last before us, that everyone should be embarrased..."red faced" if you insist.
The Sioux and the USG must eventually settle the Black Hills question - I'm sure all the original settlers are sitting on pins and needles waiting for an answer.
Of course, we could just sit on it until the UN decides to step in and set us all straight (they could you know).
And, yes, of course the concept of autonomous regions - or sovereign tribes (not "bands") - sounded good when the tribes and the feds were trying to build a means of dealing with each other but it isn't real comfy to a 21st century national entity that seeks to avoid non-conformity while preaching diversity.
There are a given number of tribes who have codified rights and agreements with the US Government. Right or wrong, these were born in the clash of wills bvetween nations, and they should be honored and administered in good faith by both parties.
(Novel though that concept may be.)
Exactly what it is. They do not want any safe havens. The Lakota are very concerned about what the Goobermint is up to. I have met the Chief and seen him speak. He is an honest guy who is in great fear of the future of the Sioux and believe it or not this country.