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Ten Reasons Why Native Americans, Alaskan Natives and Native Hawaiians are Democrats

By Joseph, From El Dorado Hills - Jul 28th, 2008 at 5:51 pm EDT

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Democrats stand for the issues important to American Indians. Tribal governments know what it means to meet the unmet needs of their citizens with unmet resources -- providing care and services to those less fortunate.

Democrats support and respect tribal sovereignty
Democrats stand for the protection of families and communities

Democrats stand for working families who pay their fare share, not just those few born into wealth

Democrats support full funding of programs that are critical to Native Americans – crucial health care and education programs

Democrats have historically fought for and continue to fight for the same things that Indian Tribes believe in: providing for our children, our elderly, our veterans and those less fortunate

Democrats believe in the protection of the environment and preservation of our natural resources. The Democratic Party respects tribes as the original stewards of the environment

Democrats support federal assistance for public safety programs in tribal communities

Democrats understand the federal government has a fiduciary trust responsibility to tribes that must be managed openly, honestly and responsibly and support a resolution of the trust fund case affecting thousands of Native citizens

The Democratic Party focuses on policies that promote the economic development strides that strengthen tribal governments in Indian Country

Like Tribes the Democratic Party knows the value of community – Democrats are about "We" Not "Me."

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By ! A Scandinavian-American Nicknamed Hussein Jul 30th 2008 at 12:56 am EDT (Updated Jul 30th 2008 at 12:56 am EDT)

Your post reminds me that before Iraq there were other offenses waged by tyrannical leaders in this country that represent sad periods in American history. We must, in this country, admit our mistakes with native Americans in the same way that other countries have done for their aboriginal peoples (e.g., Australia, Canada). That would be a terrific way of expressing our commitment to justice and equality.

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