I think this doesn't get discussed nearly enough as it should. I was taught, and alwayz believed that the colour of someone's skin does not matter. Period. It's just a detail. They is good and bad in all races.
Why is it then, that native Canadians have a different set of laws regarding their status? I realize that it's not a perfect society and that natives definitely face racism, and prejudice, and that's probably the reason why it's justified giving them benefits.....
--But, --
Does this not support the idea that they are different? That the colour of their skin does matter? Shouldn't our government set the example and say "All men are equal, one law for all" ?
I also dislike the idea that this is probably considered a racist's view, when it fact it is the exact opposite. I've had several native friends over my life. I have openly discussed this them.
Most disagreed strongly with this view, saying bottom line -"we lost our land"
Some disagreed, but could see and understand that viewpoint.
Only a couple agreed with me.
I think as a nation we should discuss this. I really hope there are some native Canadian's willing to post.:smile:
Why is it then, that native Canadians have a different set of laws regarding their status? I realize that it's not a perfect society and that natives definitely face racism, and prejudice, and that's probably the reason why it's justified giving them benefits.....
--But, --
Does this not support the idea that they are different? That the colour of their skin does matter? Shouldn't our government set the example and say "All men are equal, one law for all" ?
I also dislike the idea that this is probably considered a racist's view, when it fact it is the exact opposite. I've had several native friends over my life. I have openly discussed this them.
Most disagreed strongly with this view, saying bottom line -"we lost our land"
Some disagreed, but could see and understand that viewpoint.
Only a couple agreed with me.
I think as a nation we should discuss this. I really hope there are some native Canadian's willing to post.:smile:
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