My concern is that the federal government made the mess, and I doubt they will clean it up. The politics of it just don't allow it. Oklahoma is just along for the ride.
Another thought - depending on where you live, you may be in a worse position than I am. If you are indian you are subject to the jurisdiction of the tribe, EVEN IF IT ISN'T YOUR TRIBE. If live in another tribes territory you can't vote in their elections but they still have civil and criminal control over you. Taxation without representation. Apartheid.
Yeah I've already heard about some people getting the ringer when they get picked up by cops. Luckily Constitution applies to Tribal law. So if the Chief tries to fuck with 1A, 2A,or 4A he will get slapped down. I say let this all play out. If the Constitution is being followed we are winning as long as it is equally applied. If not we can fix it in the legislation and courts. The system sucks but it only works if we play by the rules because breaking them is how you get this very exact fuckery.
My concern is that the federal government made the mess, and I doubt they will clean it up. The politics of it just don't allow it. Oklahoma is just along for the ride.
Another thought - depending on where you live, you may be in a worse position than I am. If you are indian you are subject to the jurisdiction of the tribe, EVEN IF IT ISN'T YOUR TRIBE. If live in another tribes territory you can't vote in their elections but they still have civil and criminal control over you. Taxation without representation. Apartheid.
At least the chief can't have me arrested.
Yeah I've already heard about some people getting the ringer when they get picked up by cops. Luckily Constitution applies to Tribal law. So if the Chief tries to fuck with 1A, 2A,or 4A he will get slapped down. I say let this all play out. If the Constitution is being followed we are winning as long as it is equally applied. If not we can fix it in the legislation and courts. The system sucks but it only works if we play by the rules because breaking them is how you get this very exact fuckery.