I was listening to some NDN radio last night. They happened to have a sticker up which said, "Welcome to America, Now speak Cherokee" as seen HERE also.

I agree with the principle and idea, but you get into the whole how far back do we go to make reparations to anyone for any thing? You will also get some folks who would ask if the Original Americans would even have used the resources the way the majority white population has. Since it doesn't really mix with some of their cherish the earth philosophy that we know of, they may not have, though some do, now.

And, what of those European descendants whose families came here in the 1600s or even earlier? Are they responsible for their ancestors actions, still?

What of all the people and families of all races who would be effected by this, negatively or positively in the here and now?

You know where my heart lies, Bertdarlin', but in this I think it could be a tough row to hoe. I will support you, but will also do what I can as a desktop activist by signing petitions, writing congresspeople, etc. AND, boycotting certain things such as Liam Neeson's new movie "Grey." According to one NDN website, four wolves were really killed and butchered for the actors to eat. Supposedly Neeson went back for seconds. There is some discussion HERE as to its veracity.

I wish everyone would remember "Mitakuye Oyasin" (we are all related) and treat each other with respect, etc.

Good luck to you, Bert,

luvyakat