bury my heart at wounded knee book

I agree with your point of view Badart...to a point.
its a valid argument that some indians just don't try when they have opportunities to make their lives better. However the vast majority of indians on reservations aren't there by choice. many were put on land that isn't productive in areas that hold no promise of economic relief, i.e jobs.
these people were beaten down and put away wet with pretty much zero future to strive for.
I have over 150 acres of ceded land in n. dakota that the dept. of interior leases out "for me", i suppose because they don't think i'm smart enough to manage the property myself. my take in this colossal scam is less that a grand per year.
you see, the government wants to keep the indians right where they are, where they are managable.

fwiw, i'm from sioux nation, Standing Rock agency
look up Cobell v. Salazar and see how we are still being screwed.
thanks for listening