“Paterson said he has been warned there might be violence again, but vowed the state will proceed.
“There will be quite an uprising and protest to this, but I am going to maintain this policy,” Paterson said. “The state police tell us over and over again that there could be violence and death as a result of some of the measures we’re taking.”
Now, if they were muzzies, the state would fold.
In other words: "I know we are going to have kill some of them to force the others to pay the tax, but I am perfectly willing to do so".
It's not about cigarettes, it's about self-determination. If it doesn't get your blood boiling, you are already a dead slave.
Sounds like the NYSP is just itchin' for the chance to shoot them some Injuns - teach 'em how to behave...
I suspect they'll find the Oneidas more than up to that challenge.