Posted on October 15, 2012 by Bob Berwyn
Before we get into this subject let's
talk!
A short quiz!
All Native American's should respect
Birds of Prey
~~ True!
Native Americans respect, or should, all
of creation!
All Native Americans must have birds of
prey feathers on their body and/or Regalia? ~~False!
All Native Americans have Tattoo's!
~~ False!
Again, respect creation, you are a
creation of your Creator.
All Native Americans should give a damn
about this governments changes to our culture and ceremonies, rather they
recognize us or not!
~~ False!
All Native Americans should not give a
damn if this government can see anyone us!
~~True!
This government has no right to our
culture or ceremonies, nor do they have the right to make us disappear, even if
they cannot see us! We are still here!
~~True!
Now, that said, at no time did a
Traditional Native American throughout the traditional tribes east of the
Mississippi river do harm or disrespect to our brother and sisters the bird of
prey! We did not need a White government telling us to respect our protectors,
the birds of prey?
Eagles, to our people, are our protector
however, so are every other Bird of Prey!
~~ True!
So, if you are one of us this government
ruling should not apply to you!
~~True!
Federal officials say that, after
consultation with Indian tribes, they’ve clarified a national policy addressing
the right of Native Americans to possess or use eagle feathers for cultural and
religious expression.
This government NEVER consulted my
people, did they talk to you?
The policy covers all federally protected
birds, bird feathers and bird parts and should help address tribal concerns and
uncertainties about how and when eagle feathers can be transported and used. It
will also help provide clarity for wildlife officials responsible for enforcing
the protective laws.
“This policy will help ensure a
consistent and uniform approach across the nation to protecting and preserving
eagles, and to honoring their cultural and spiritual significance to American
Indians,” said Attorney General Holder. “The Department of Justice is committed
to striking the right balance in enforcing our nation’s wildlife laws by
respecting the cultural and religious practices of federally recognized Indian
tribes with whom the United States shares a unique government-to-government relationship.”
Federal wildlife laws such as the Bald
and Golden Eagle Protection Act generally criminalize the killing of eagles and
other migratory birds and the possession or commercialization of the feathers
and other parts of such birds to help ensure that eagle and other bird
populations remain healthy and sustainable.
I agree with the letter of the law, Do
not kill my brother or sister the bird of prey, I do not agree with this
government telling anyone in this country " I do not see you"?
WE ARE STILL HERE!
~~TRUE!
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