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Old 12-21-2007, 09:53 AM
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I'm pretty sure they receive more than they pay.
Perhaps, my point is they may not pay the same taxes as you or I now. Tribal lands are considered semi-autonomous. Also, many tribes are taking over services that were once provided by outside state and/or federal agencies because they're not effectively targeting the tribal populations. Schools are a big example. I'm just saying that everyone can stop complaining about their tax dollars because residency in the new country appears to require renouncing your US citizenship. You wouldn't then turn around and receive Medicaid because you do not reside in the US, nor are you a citizen.

(All operating on the assumption that their suit is successful. I suspect they'll end up settling with the US government.)

Honestly, the way Am. Indians have been treated in this country, I don't blame them. The least of which is that they're stereotyped as either the noble savage, the casino owner, or the alcoholic living on "our" tax dollars. And considering the US can't be bothered to actually adhere to the written treaties that exist with the various populations, good on them.
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