I’m reading a great new book, Facing East From Indian Country, by Daniel Richter. This book dispels many myths about the relationship of the Native Americans with the early ‘pilgrims’ from Europe. It’s not for the squeamish, as it tells of the many atrocities committed by both sides in this never ending war. Yes, it still goes on. And a historical note (not from this book)…George Washington was the first to insist that Americans deal with the Native Americans as sovereign nations. But he didn’t have enough men in the army at that time to control the land hungry settlers who were bent on destroying the ‘Indians’ as a people.
Today, people say, ‘Why do we treat the ‘Indians’ any different than the rest of us?” Why? Because George said so! Get over it…
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