I've had a grudge against the Navajo since the day I drove 8 hours to hike around Monument Valley, and they closed the desert the day before due to covid. They also closed Four Corners at the same time.
They closed the empty desert for covid.
Today I saw a picture of Shiprock, and thought it looked like a cool hike. So I looked into it a little, and no, the natives there don't allow it because of the absolutely horseshit excuse, "It's sacred."
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I think we've left the natives with too much power of public lands in the USA, and we need to start thinking about our proud history of ignoring treaties, and calling in the army. They are 100% abusing what little power they have to get back at whitey, and I'm willing to go to war over it.
Goddam natives
Goddam natives
"Be bold, and mighty forces will come to your aid."
Goddam natives
First, they're not more native to this land than you or I.
Second, the whole "sacred" thing should only carry so far. Yes, we respect your culture, but should everything "sacred" be considered untouchable? Someone can't go hiking because your ancestors were superstitious, ignorant, and worshipped gods that don't exist? Can I just declare that the whole state of Michigan is sacred, and thus, nobody can do anything anymore without my permission?
"Happy slaves are the worst enemies of freedom." - Marie Von Ebner
"It was always the women, and above all the young ones, who were the most bigoted adherents of the Party, the swallowers of slogans, the amateur spies..." - Orwell
"It was always the women, and above all the young ones, who were the most bigoted adherents of the Party, the swallowers of slogans, the amateur spies..." - Orwell
Goddam natives
"My ancestor once took a dump here. This valley is sacred and closed."
Fuck that.
Fuck that.
"Be bold, and mighty forces will come to your aid."