[meteorite-list] Other meteorites

From: E.P. Grondine <epgrondine_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Thu, 10 Dec 2009 17:31:05 -0800 (PST)
Message-ID: <392220.25709.qm_at_web36902.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Hi Jason -

First off, I have no idea where or what the GR have as their sacred mountain, but I can assure you that their naming their casino "Sacred Mountain Casino" in no way dishonors their religion. It simply would not have been done. Period.

As far as any future legalities go, I suppose these may be an isssue lawyers in court might decide. I won't play lawyer with you here on the meteorite list. In real life, you have to remember that Sacred Mountain Casino generates a lot of money; real lawyers like money.

Darryl,"hanging in the wind", has my sympathy on this one, and I hope a way out that benefits everyone will be found.

"I mean, why Willamette? Why not, say, Winona? Casas Grandes?
Hopewell? Bonita Springs? Navajo? All of these had some importance
to the native population, and all of these were in turn taken away
from their respective tribes."

A very good question. Why not? These meteorites are not only the cultural property of those of Native Descent living in those areas now, but of all the citizens who live in those areas today, and their cultural rights should be recognized as well.

E.P. Grondine
Man and Impact in the Americas


      
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