|
|
Article: Contemplating a fair share for Indian country
- Article from:
- Indian Country Today (Lakota Times)
- Article date:
- July 28, 2004
CopyrightProvided by ProQuest LLC. (Hide copyright information)
|
Indian Country Today (Lakota Times)
07-28-2004
In mainstream America, as always, the rich get richer and the poor get
poorer. Indian country can be different. Indian country could just be the
swath of America where, beyond the rigors of business efficiency, the
common good can be recognized and upheld. But it remains to be seen whether
tribal leadership has the temerity to act responsibly in accordance with
its most noble traditions.
First question: Will the states take (or be allowed to take) all the Indian
gains from the new Indian economy before Indian wealth can be used to help
other tribes? We would love to enlist in the fight that simply says no -
the fight that says why don't we figure out ...