EE-BO, I agree with you to an extent. What should Congress do? Can you imagine the backlash, particularly from the incredibly strong NA lobby if the U.S. were to simply repudiate its treaties with the tribes and declare them and their citizens fully subject to the laws of the United States?
I think that scenario makes sense. It's what most other nations with indigenous peoples have done. I just don't think that it's realistic to think that'll happen.
I actually know quite a few native americans -- ones who look the part. I'm in Oklahoma though
