I hope so, memyself. It is certainly repugnant.

I recall an artist in the NWT. His grandfather had come from Japan and ended up in the settlement where I lived for two years. He was a complete member of the tribe. His grandmother was Slavey and his mom and dad were Slavey with some White and Slavey with some Qwitchen. I can't do the math, but I do know he was 100% a member, respected for his know;ledge of history and his art work. I have encountered many other similar situations in my years with various First Nations people, and despite me being White, I also was fully accepted on one Reserve and could likely have remained there for the rest of my life had I so chosen--without treaty rights, of course. The situation with that vote is about greed. Nothing more, nothing less. I wrote to a 'catter and told that person that the results of the vote made me feel sadder than at any time of my life excepting two occasions. I still feel that way. I hope the Freedmen take it to court and nail the Cherokee Nation right between the eyes. Big time. Trail of Tears indeed.