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I like being called white :)

I like it when people other than white call me that. It is true Europeans and white Americans talk about racial differences more than members of other ethnic groups, but my Native American or African American pals do use the word "white".

Whenever meeting Indians or black people I am very aware of being white, particularly when we are talking about cultural differences or history. Last year, I participated in a Lakota language course by a native speaker living in my country, and even there, I asked the teacher if it was correct for a white person to say certain things. Not to mention that about 10 years ago when my Native American penpal joked to me in an erotic way, I sometimes thought he was eroticising me because I was white! :D

I'm sure I'm not the only white woman interested in Indian history and modern day life who is or would be delighted and flattered if Native Americans referred to her as "the (little) white friend of ours". Please, don't start explaining to me this is politically incorrect or racist. No, it isn't, for I am talking mainly about myself, and I can and have to be called white when discussing with people of African or Native American descent. :)
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Upcoming California Event




December 31 - January 1 2009

19th Annual Red Road New Years Eve Pow-Wow

Fresno convention center 848 M street, exhibit hall 1, all dancers and drums encouraged to attend, traditional dance of all ages, food and snack booths, arts and craft booths, aa. meeting, sobriety count down, plan on having fun bring your family your good spirits and your chairs.


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Taking Money from the Casinos



This has been on my mind for quite some time now. So this is my attempt to get it out already :)

On Super Tuesday (02/05/08/) Californians lined up at their poll stations to cast their vote for the presidential candidate of their choice. That same day, they were called to cast a 'yes' or a 'no' for or against Propositions 94, 95, 96, and 97. Here, why don't I type them out so you all can see what I am referring to. Good idea.

94: REFERENDUM ON AMENDMENT TO INDIAN GAMING COMPACT

"Yes" Vote approves, and "No" Vote rejects, a law that ratifies an amendment to existing gaming compact between the state and Pechanga Band of Luiseno Mission Indians. Fiscal Impact: Net increase in annual state revenues probably in the tens of millions of dollars, growing over time through 2030.

95: REFERENDUM ON AMENDMENT TO INDIAN GAMING COMPACT

"Yes" Vote approves, and "No" Vote rejects, a law that ratifies an amendment to existing gaming compact between the state and Morongo Band of Mission Indians. Fiscal Impact: Net increase in annual state revenues probably in the tens of millions of dollars, growing over time through 2030.

96: REFERENDUM ON AMENDMENT TO INDIAN GAMING COMPACT

"Yes" Vote approves, and "No" Vote rejects, a law that ratifies an amendment to existing gaming compact between the state and Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation. Fiscal Impact: Net increase in annual state revenues probably in the tens of millions of dollars, growing over time through 2030.

97: REFERENDUM ON AMENDMENT TO INDIAN GAMING COMPACT

"Yes" Vote approves, and "No" Vote rejects, a law that ratifies an amendment to existing gaming compact between the state and Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians. Fiscal Impact: Net increase in annual state revenues probably in the tens of millions of dollars, growing over time through 2030.

Alright . . . that is exactly how the ballots read. In a brief summary, a 'yes' vote for any of these measures allows that a portion of the revenues generated by the casinos be paid to the State of California. All this in attempt to clean up our budget deficit.

My question is this:

Should it be legal and Is it legal to tax any type of activity occurring on tribal lands?? If any given tribe would like to make a donation to the State of California then by all means go ahead....but should the state be allowed to mandate a payment????

I am soooooooo confused. What are the legal premises for these measures being able to make it to the ballot? Any clues?? I am so dang curious to understand this. Even some law student colleagues of mine are puzzled on this. What are your thoughts? Should this be legal? If so, on what grounds?

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