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[Chico23231]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

I've said before that most of us, myself included, don't really care about Native Americans. Sure, I hope they can be afforded the best opportunities possible. And it's shameful what's happened to them. But a) their struggles are not top of mind for me ever, and b) (as horrible as it sounds) I'm honestly more fascinated than ashamed of things like the "Trail of Tears" I mean it was a horrible, terrible thing but their historical oppression doesn't make me want to rally for their support.

Likewise, nor does all the current problems NA communities now face-poverty, alcoholism, illiteracy, etc. But they are legit problems.

Anyhow, what I'm getting at is I think if you were to inject most of these NAs, like Ms. Blackhorse, with a truth serum. They would tell you that in reality the name isn't so offensive to them. And it's not really what they care about. But it's an easy way to get their voice heard. And their hope, I believe, is to leverage this cause for further awareness and help for more important needs for their communities.

Unfortunately, like I've said before, I think they'll find that most people who are so concerned about them when it comes to making sure their feelings don't get hurt because of a word that honestly no one truly associates with them, don't and won't care when it comes to other issues plaguing them.

I, for one, won't pretend like I ever cared

is this an emo band name or how I feel after leaving indian reservation casino? i kid, i kid

The leverage game you mention makes sense but in reality is a very foolish strategy, because its becoming political argument in a time where people are fed up with that sort of thing, which makes it harder to create partnerships for their "true causes." And the leadership of this movement just seems to disorganized to truely negotiate and lobby for them. Honest to god, I really believe they just want the name change.

And about that leadership, the oneida guy seems really all in for himself and the voice of this movement tends to be white rich media types. This name change cause needs to be done by the people. American Native massing together, organized protest in order to work. Until then, Im not taking this seriously