“If the tribal peoples actually represented Western origins at a much earlier time, it was exceedingly valuable that they should be studied intensely for clues about the nature and origin of human society. Consequently it was an injury to science and human knowledge to allow the military to simply exterminate them.”
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Vine Deloria Jr.
Vine Deloria Jr. was an American author, scholar, and activist, renowned for his contributions to Native American culture. His works often deal with Native American rights, history, and cultural identity, having a profound impact on contemporary American society. more
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