The unjust imprisonment for 24 years of Leonard Peltier is well known in many other countries but is virtually unheard of by the citizens of the country that illegally holds him in shackles and chains. Those who control access to our political leaders ignore petitions with hundreds of thousands of signatures. Those who are in charge of protecting our national security have repeatedly been found guilty of lies, deception and other immoral and illegal practices. The sovereignty issues of the Dine, Lakota and other Nations are not dealt with in honorable ways. Instead, covert methods take precedent.
Elders are mistreated, their property is destroyed and their supporters are harassed and arrested.
On land that was guaranteed to them in treaties, the Oglala have decided to prohibit the sale of alcohol. They've followed due process and given notice to merchants to cease and desist and even vacate the premises. As the People the land was given to, it is their right to decide what is or isn't allowed in their communities. I don't have any illusions of making an impact with my words but perhaps by adding my voice to the outcry of others, we will eventually reach the collective conscience of those who are in positions of helping to right the injustices being perpetrated against all Peoples and the earth. Our position is one of peaceful protest.