Coronavirus: South Dakota Sioux refuse to take down 'illegal' checkpoints.
[bbc.com]
What's your opinion?
4
Enjoy being online again!
Welcome to the community of good people who base their values on evidence and appreciate civil discourse - the social network you will enjoy.Create your free account
7 comments
Feel free to reply to any comment by clicking the "Reply" button.They are protecting themselves, legally, as they deem necessary. Here’s Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Chairman Harold Frazier’s response to the governor.
Bobbyzen
Level 8
May 11, 2020
4
An excellent response. Thank you.
I must admit I had great sympathy with the Sioux when I read the BBC article, but not being truly conversant with the situation I needed opinions from people better able to comment upon this.
I believe in and respect the sovereignty of the Indian nations.
I am sad to report though that Oklahoma Indian Nations often support Republican politicians with an Indian heritage even though the Republican platform in Oklahoma says they do not believe in sovereignty.
Lorajay
Level 9
May 11, 2020
5
The tribes are considered a sovereign nation and can often set their laws. Given the circumstances they are doing the right thing!
JackPedigo
Level 9
May 11, 2020
7
That governor is one piece of work. She has no authority over their land and they are protecting their people. She just wants votes come election time. Leave them alone. They are doing more good than harm and she's just a power hungry control freak like all the rest.
mistymoon77
Level 9
May 11, 2020
6
That's an interesting observation. Thanks.
The Tribes have no 'treaties' with US States, only with the US government -- and the US government has broken most (all ? ) of those. 
FearlessFly
Level 9
May 11, 2020
4
They are doing the right thing. Sadly I think things will go badly for them.
MarkiusMahamius
Level 7
May 11, 2020
3
Enjoy being online again!
Welcome to the community of good people who base their values on evidence and appreciate civil discourse - the social network you will enjoy.Create your free account
Share this post
Categories
Agnostic does not evaluate or guarantee the accuracy of any content. Read full disclaimer.