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WHAT NEXT??? It is very interesting to watch the sweeping tide of so-called conserved vis m... these guys basically wanted to get government off our backs but somehow that desire manifests itself in so entirely different manner which results in even more governmental intervention and control...the most intimate and private parts of our lives are no longer inviolable. Years ago de Toequevilie noted Americans' odd contradiction between 'the desire to carve his own destiny without outside interference and his fear of holding opinions that might isolate him from the majority.' Somehow conservatives have tapped into this contra die tion and. while publicly proclaiming less governmental interference, have actually promoted more. If one dares to disagree with conservative spokesmen, one courts the wrath of such groups as the Congressional Club. One needs only to look at recent Supreme Court decisions to realize the impact of conservative opinion...more censorship in'the press, art, books...more intervention in reproductive rights...more decisions permitting greater governmental intrusion into private matters...even more decisions allowing police the power to stop individuals and make frivolous searches without the benefit of a search warrant Men such as Jesse Helms and Ronald Reagkn ran on a ticket dedicated to reducing the intrusion of government into our private lives...we have witnessed the results of such promises and while many so-called conservatives now probably relish the turn around, in the not too distant future, they too will realize the potential for undermining a constitutional, democratic government We only pray conservatives wake up before it's too late! White politicians are learning harsh lessons in today's social and political arena. The very foundation of our country's greatness is built upon the principle that freedom lies in the acceptance of necessity. Such an idea promotes compromise and to insure the growth and greatness of America, compromise must be possible. A threat to our country comes from those individuals woh feel they are morally superior and correct and therefore refuse to consider an alternative viewpoint. While this might frustrate some white liberals, American Indians know very well from harsh experience the destruction and never ending threat of such unreflecting, judgemental "righteousness." Some of our county commissioners fail to see the value of re-districting. A few aimed to perpetuate their own careen as "public servants." Some were successful... othen were not! Those who were unsuccessful in gerrymandering and thereby insuring re-election were upset because they were not guaranteed re-election. And so some individuals appeared before the public to register their complaint..the public took notice and even without redistricting... some politicians doomed their own careen. ??*?**?????*?????????????????????????***?????????? ...Doubting Thomas? President Bush's selection of Clarence Thomas for the U.S. Supreme Court is rapidly coming under even greater fire as a result of revelations claiming Thomas sexually harassed a former employee. While Thomas might weather this storm, we remain even more concerned with President Bush's tendency to recommend, appoint, and select the marginally qualified or character flawed for high governmental positions. First Bush picks Dan Quayle, then Robert Gates for the head of the CIA, now Clarence Thomas. Clearly, in our opinion, if Bush continues the pattern of making such tragic selections for high governmental positions, then our country stands a better chance than average of collapsing from within. The Coach's Corner! By Ken Johnson THE MAJOR LEAGUE PLAYOFFS Hie American League begins play Tuesday night tot eh Metrodome in Minneapolis. Manager Tom KmBy, according to Jack Morris, has kept the team focused. Tne "worst to first" come back of the Twins is due to the fine bitching of Erickson at 19 games won. Moms won 18, Tapani at 16 wins, and Jeff Reardon's 41 savds and Aguilera's 40 saves. And they got great biting from All Star Puckett, Hrbeck. Gagne, Gladden, all contributed including Davis' 28 homers and 91 runs batted in . The Toronto Blue Jays with All Stars Joe Carter and Roberto Alomar and Center fielders Devon White, the speed of Devo White and Alomar make them tough as they beat the Twins in the noisy Metrodome with a 6-3 record but this means very little in the play offs. It is anybpy's series. The Pittsburgh Pirates and the Atlanta Braves as the under dogs promises a great series. Hie Braves may win it, Deion Sanders doing an heroic job with the undefeated New Orleans Saints and his speed on the base paths will be something to behold. One wonders how he will do for Atlanta. I hope Steve Avery 3.38 ERA, Glavine 2.55 ERA and the whole pitching staff can hold off Pittsburgh as they have better statistics---Exampie- Cathers, Olson Atlanta .241; Slaught- Pitts. .295; First base BReam- Atl. .275; Merced, Pitts. .275; However, Tread way, Atlanta 320; and Pendleton, Atl. with his .319 are higher averages than Pittsburgh. Bonilla, Pitts. .302, Justice atl. .275. Shortsto-p- Be Hard, Atl. .249; Bell, Pitts. .27 However, Breaks intensity, desire, drive cannot be compared with statistics, so pitching and errors play a greater role in who wins. Minnesota looks the best but then Toronto can also do ?it. Win. tc3fCong 3fit <sR o?r tson OiaitV iy 2it. D(*ut, 2Wt??*o? ?P^2l c4? Another issue facing Native Americans today con cerns the use of stereotypes. A stereotype is a fixed notion or conception about a person or group of people, such as the one which says that all Scotsmen are frugal with their money. And Native American people have been subjected to their share of stereotypes in the 500 years since Columbus was discovered. Many stereo types persist today. One of the most common stereotypes about Indians is that they are stoical (pronounced: ato-ick-el). which means "indifferent to joy or suffering." This stereotype comes in part from the classic photographs of the late 1800's depicting famous chiefs wife serious expressions on their faces. People who accept this stereotype about Indians would probably be surprised to find out how important humor is in Indian communities. And they might be surprised to discover that open expression of strong feelings is also part of Native American life. While it is true that Native Americans have had much to be stoical about during U.S. history, fee stoical stereo type doesn't hold up in the real world of Indian commu nities today. Another common stereotype about Indians is the image of the "loner." There are countless examples from art and literature which show a lone Indian, usually described as a "chief or a "brave" or a "warrior," but sometimes a "princess" is included as well. The often seen depictions of the "End of fee Trail," wife an Indian sitting on ahorse (both usually with their heads down), fit into, and in part are responsible fx, This "kmar" stereotype. People who imagine "the Native American" as a loner would be surprised to find out how important family and kinship are to most Indian people. And while it may be true that Native Americans sometimes find themselves alooe in a big city or on a college campus for away from their home community, it is equally true that Indian people often seek out other Native Americans in those circumstances. Even when the immediate family x kin group is not on hand, there is often another group, such as a Native American Student Organization or an Urban Indian Center, to provide that sense of "belong ing" which is so important in most traditional cultures. Some stereotypes about Indians have even been ac cepted by other Indians. One of the most common of these is the stereotype about what kind of headdress a "chief" should wear. Thus we see Indian men from Maine to Florida wearing the feathered "war bonnet" which wpuld only be appropriate for the highest ranking chiefs in Plains cultures. The notion arose among noo Indians that in order fx a man to be considered a "real Indian <jhie f" he had to wear this style ofheaddress; over time, many Indian people came to believe it too. The trouble with this and other stereotypes is that most often they spread less than the truth. For more information, visit the Native American Resource Center in Old Main Building, on the campus of Pembroke State University. To SubtCflbO CoH: <919)621 -2626 GUS BULLARD LREMC BOARD OF DIRECTORS at Large Tuesday, October 15, 1991 PSU Performing Arts Center ?; "Proven leadership, honesty and dedication" I The Carolina Indian Voice I Newspaper to Published Every Thursday Afternoon By THE CAROLINA INDIAN VOICE, INC. P.O. Box 1075 Pembroke. N.C. 2*372 Phone (919)521-2*26 I EDITOR. Connee Bray boy I OFFICE MANAGER....Stephanie D. Locklear And Many Friends A Volunteers I SUBSCRIPTIONS / YEAR 112.00 (In NO / YEAR SI5.00 (Out of NO f fRMf rW^mfw ? ffr oWIWl wMwrfff "???? 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