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Originally Posted by Kobi
When I first read that article, I said wow, what an interesting piece of history that was forgotten. And it is.
Then I read it again. And I found myself marveling at the assumptions inherent in it and wondering if the conclusions were the result of someone asking these persons why they did what they did or if we just presumed thru our "white" view of life why they did it.
It doesnt diminsh what was done or the tradition it started. But it would be nice to know the history from the perspective of the people who lived it.
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Certainly would be- you are on to something here- an assumptive
white view. Some historians bring this out. Thanks again.