Table of Contents

Why Consider Opposing Viewpoints? 11

Introduction 14

Chapter 1 What Impact Does Discrimination Have on Native American Culture?

Chapter Preface 20

1 Using "Geronimo" as a Code Name for Osama bin Laden Is Disrespectful to Native Americans Karl Jacoby 23

2 Using "Geronimo" as a Code Name for Osama bin Laden Is Not Disrespectful to Native Americans John Hayward 28

3 Native American-Themed Sports Mascots Are Racist and Reinforce Negative Stereotypes Tex G. Hall 33

4 Most Native American-Themed Sports Mascots Are Flattering and Not Racist Rain Smith 39

Periodical and Internet Sources Bibliography 44

Chapter 2 What Are Some Key Conflicts Between the US and Tribal Governments?

Chapter Preface 46

1 The US Government Has Failed to Adequately Support Tribal Courts Theresa M. Pouley 49

2 The US Government Has Greatly Improved Its Support for Tribal Courts United States Government Accountability Office 58

3 The Bureau of Indian Affairs Serves an Important Function and Should Remain Open Lisa Shellenberger 69

4 The Bureau of Indian Affairs Is Corrupt and Dysfunctional and Should Be Eliminated Zach Einterz 75

5 The Bureau of Indian Affairs Should Be Closed to Save Taxpayer Money Carl Horowitz 81

6 The Tribal Law and Order Act Closes a Substantial Legal Loophole Marcus Levings 89

7 The Tribal Law and Order Act's Effectiveness Depends on Bureau of Indian Affairs Reforms Myra Pearson 99

Periodical and Internet Sources Bibliography 109

Chapter 3 How Do Disputes over Resources and Artifacts Affect Native Americans?

Chapter Preface 111

1 The Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act at Twenty: Reaching the Limits of Our National Consensus Steven J. Gunn 114

2 The Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act Impedes Progress and Cooperation Bryan W. Wolford 129

3 The Glen Cove Development Will Desecrate a Sacred Native American Burial Ground Sacred Sites Protection and Rights of Indigenous Tribes (SSP&RIT) 139

4 The Glen Cove Development Will Not Disrupt or Desecrate a Sacred Native American Burial Ground Janet Roberson 146

Periodical and Internet Sources Bibliography 152

Chapter 4 What Economic Factors Most Concern Native Americans?

Chapter Preface 154

1 The Cobell v. Salazar Settlement Provides Critical Funds to Native Americans Elouise P. Cobell 157

2 The Cobell v. Salazar Settlement Offers Inadequate Compensation and Lacks Important Provisions Edward Charles Valandra 167

3 Native American Casinos Benefit Both Tribal and Surrounding State and Local Economies Barry Ryan 179

4 Tribal-Owned Casinos Take Money Away from State and Local Economies Gary Larson 186

5 Additional Government Assistance Is Urgently Needed to Address Native American Poverty Tom Rodgers 195

6 US Government Assistance Has Generated Native American Poverty John Stossel 203

Periodical and Internet Sources Bibliography 208

For Further Discussion 209

Organizations to Contact 213

Bibliography of Books 222

Index 213