A quote, in the Denver Post, from the Declaration says:
"It becomes necessary for the greater good of mankind the We, the
Lakota Oyate (people) break away from the tyranny of the American
Union... We are a sovereign independent republic, with our own
language, political and social structure, economic philosophy, and a
complex, subtle system of spirituality that is the foundation of our
ancient culture.."
It also says, "Private properties that are maintained but are not
in the public interest, such as the Homestake Gold Mine, Ellsworth Air
Force Base, 150 Minuteman II silos, will be reviewed by the council
and new government for the worthiness of their perpetuation."
I spoke with a representative of the Lakota Sovereignty Organizing
Committee in Rapid City, SD. He is mailing an information packet and I
will post additional information. It is difficult to determine how
many people are in favor of the committee's action. However, recently
a poll was taken on the reservations which indicated that 88% of the
People do not want to take the U.S. government money which has been
offered for their land but want the land returned to them as per the
Fort Laramie Treaty of 1868.
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Michele Lord * Walk in Peace with
(milo@scicom.alphacdc.com) * our Mother Earth
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