SRS... "There is no easy answer to this question. In the 1950s the US government tried resettling reservation Indians to urban centers, trying to mainstream the populations. It didn't work - it created pockets of poverty and lack of cultural support for a lot of people..."

That is so sad. But, it does not just point at the blame of the US government. When I mull that over, I can't help but wonder why those that were "given an opportunity" and took it didn't raise their less fortunate brothers "up" along side them. I see it here to this day and HERE it is FAR more serious, given the opportunities afforded our local Native brothers. Long storeyssssss. Shameful not only in MY opinion but among some of my Native brothers. Maybe I shouldn't say this but it is the truth. One of my Native brothers will NOT "use" his status, even to raise his family of four boys. They could have free uni and otherwise but he just won't do it. He could hunt and fish all year long and provide but he just won't do it. My ex was of the same. I disagree with that but I understand it because I know the recent history.

And, as for Peltier, there is a long thread on that. Anyone wants to know my opinion of that convicted killer can read it and can read the court record. Case closed for me. Being a Native brother is no defense for murder, proven by an eye witness, now dead by Lee's bullet, in my books.