This study definitely made me think because it was interesting to read the thoughts of the Indians and non-Indians. I'm glad that the majority of non-Indians felt regret towards what happened to the Indians in the past; however, it's disturbing that many of them don't know anything about their culture.
It's dangerous to refrain from teaching the history of the Native American because it causes people to make generalizations and hold stereotypes (just like the article said). Wow! I'm beginning to see a pattern with all these struggles for equality. It seems like the people who take the most discrimination are those whom society in general doesn't understand.
People make assumptions without knowing the situation; it's just human nature. If the history of Native Americans were emphasized more, perhaps action could be taken to stop the oppression they still face today.
Their issues seem to be similar to what the African-Americans faced (except Natives were here first!). Native Americans should be treated just like every other American. They aren't different from the rest of us.
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