The Native American issue has extended itself beyond a nuisance, and although I realize that the government is working very hard to tend to one of our nation's biggest "problems", I write this proposal to make a suggestion. Please do not mistake this as a document to criticize the time frame in which our nation has taken to absolve itself of it's sin.
First of all, if I may, let's call apples apples and Native Americans, Indians. Not only does it take longer to say Native Americans, but who knows if anyone was here before them - and really, if it was good enough for Christopher Columbus, can it really be all that bad a term?
I think that society cannot progress positively with any dark spots on its soul, which is why it is important to forget, rather than dwell, on the past and our past 'mistakes'.
We must first desensitize ourselves to the abrasiveness of such terms that many find offensive. I propose that we start by using words, such as Indians, Redskins, Braves, etc. as often as possible, in a somewhat commercial sense, so as to lighten the mood surrounding our past. Maybe even mascots who, frankly, aren't so scary looking as the real thing, like a cute little squaw or something of that nature.
Of course, poverty and homelessness is a large part of our nation's Indian problem, and I believe that it, too, can be solved rather easily. Obviously you've seen the Adopt-a-Highway signs frequently throughout the country. Take note that the areas that have been adopted by large corporations do actually look nicer. They have more flowers, less mess, and simply have a stunningly nice appearance overall.
If we could convince large corporations to do the same with the different surviving tribes, maybe teaching them a few things about the companies, I think that we could clear up this problem faster than you can say Geronimo!
Also, by commercializing the tribe culture, we could assimilate them into society
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