the problem is getting the states to take more responsiblity

I think though, we should focus on co-existing and making amends for past transactions by doing something positive to help both of us.

yea

like what specifically?

Why should I stay bitter about the past, the past I wasn't directly impacted by?

You shouldn't. But that's not really something that can really be legislated. And it requires mutual agreement.

well the states and the federal need to take more responsibility for one, instead of ignore them

I'm not sure, my thoughts are not complete because I don't have access to any tribes at the moment.

same

But I feel we can't ignore them and leave them to their own demise.

thats why i want to talk with the tribe member i know

I can only talk about my experiences outside the reservations as a native American.

At somepoint they have to work things out themselves

And what I see from peering into the reservation.

oh def

Cant have the government running their lives, even if it is to lead them to salvation

in some regards they need to take responsibility too

But the government can fix the problems that they created themselves.

The tribes near me always seemed to be doing ok. Alot of the issue I hear about are pretty universal of that part of the world. Stuff like alcohol and opiate addiction.

but we have to work together to ease the burden

Make amends.

Its not like addiction is stuck inside of reservations

its mostly north mid-west

that the problems occur iirc

Open an center to help fight addiction in native reservations would be a good step.

Yeah, addiction is getting kinda bad in the rural parts of the country.

subsidize treatment centers?

Give them a door to step away from that life.

I get the impression a big part of it is actually like alot of the rural parts of the country. Alot of the best people who might fix things tend to leave.

provide incentive for new businesse

No I am not talking about that... I am talking about like AAA meetings to help them get away from addictions.

Work towards being addiction free.

yea young people move out

gotta give them less reason too

I wonder if native americans view themselves as different from white people

more opportunity

No... not really Black.

i think soooome do

They do feel neglected and ignored.

yea

which is a breeding ground for extremism