In their bravery, they helped to defend the tribe and support their people. An Ogalala community was connected and united. A modern day wasichus is not as violent as in days gone past, but they are still as ruthless. Behavior like the first wasichus is no longer allowed, instead of trying to destroy in that fashion, new ways have been invented. Now, the need for money, for 'stuff' dominates American society.
People have began to compete against each other, thus the community no longer exist.
Instead of the village helping to raise a child, mass media takes their place. This, of course, is the extreme, but inside of everyone this needs call out. Wasichus no longer need to interact with others in person with use of the phone, mail and computer. Wasichus are left without a past, a culture. Within the society there are so many factual of thought, beliefs and desires and with almost nothing to connect them with.