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The Indians were in a near constant state of war with each other over land
and other issues.

Yes, Native Americans (like Europeans, Asians, etc.) did fight wars among
themselves.

The white man comes in and is better at war and outright deception.
That's life.

When others attack and slaughter *us*, that's monstrous, incomprehensible
evil.

But when we do it to others--shrug, "that's life"; whether it's right or
wrong apparently isn't even worth thinking about.

Once you've internalized that double standard, you can rationalize
*anything*.

--Gary

When others attack and slaughter *us*, that's monstrous, incomprehensible
evil.

Which is why many of our ancestors came to America.

But when we do it to others--shrug, "that's life"; whether it's right or
wrong apparently isn't even worth thinking about.

"We" didn't do anything to the Indians -- and no amount of hand-wringing is
going to change their fate, or our lack of guilt.

I'm sure my great-great-great grandfather would have preferred staying in
Germany, but sometimes life sucks.
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"