If we fired every A**H*** at American colleges, we would be in big trouble...
However, the real scandal is not that he is an idiot, but that he was hired as an American Indian ...and he cannot prove he is an American Indian. You see, most Indians are enrolled on tribal rolls, and know their ancestors and geneology. And to be recognized, one must have a CDIB card, proving percetage of Indian blood and in which tribe or tribes....Here in Oklahoma, there ARE a lot of part Indians, often belonging to non recognized tribes, but they often can trace their "indian" ancestor. And then, there are "twinkies", the wannabees.
Big deal, you say?
Actually, it is, ...at least here in Indian country.
And this editorial defends his right to speech, but notes:
Churchill's statements are obviously devoid of even the most basic humanity that American Indian peoples hold dear. In no way does his insult reflect the views of Indian country. To know the response of Indian country to the 9/11 tragedies is to reflect on the humanitarianism shown by Eastern Native communities: from the Mohawk to the Oneida, the Pequot, Mohegan and many others who immediately put their people - ironworkers, ferry-boat crews and medical personnel - into the rescue and recovery operations, to the California Indian nations that expressed their solidarity with America and donated generously to the rescue efforts, to the Lakota families who brought their Sacred Pipe to pray at the site, leaving their quiet offerings early one dawn. This is always the preferred way of human beings - to understand the kind of empathy required to belong to the human race is essential in all political and economic discourse. To call the people who were murdered on Sept. 11 ''little Eichmanns'' is a hideous expression that when combined to Churchill's mistaken Native identity can only poison the public discourse concerning American Indians.
General Watie, call your office....
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