Clearly prejudice and denial of history still exists. We should not harbor bitterness for the past. We should understand past events in their historical context, the atmosphere of the time that made the events possible, and use this experience to build a more humane, peaceful future. Cheewa James , a modern day author, professional speaker, and member of the Modoc Tribe of Oklahoma, sums up this period in history and a way to view it. The Modoc Tribe was moved from north-east California to an Oklahoma reservation in the 1880s after an extensive war with the U.S. government.
War brings humane actions and cruel acts on both sides.
War itself is the true evil. We cannot harbor the bitterness of the past, but use the understanding to build a more loving, gentle world for today and tomorrow. We must acknowledge that all human beings are interrelated. We are here to care for one another. All rights reserved.