Expressed Fear

There has been an expressed fear by some Indians (Natives) of the American government's reaction to a the International Leonard Peltier Gathering that will take place in Washington D.C. on May 9. This may be understandable when history is reviewed.

Now, the government now is very concerned about international coverage of news events. For example, the news coming out of Iraq was rather controlled for the press was often embedded with the troops or under the influence of the editors of their papers.

In other countries, America is not in control of their presses. America is "concerned" about what is thought by people in Europe and around the world; the government does not want to have negative press in those countries.

The gathering will prove to be peaceful and the press will be positive. Much good will come from the gathering. There should not be any negatives there.

The Indians are open, they share their ideas, nothing is hidden, and there is no hidden agenda. There can be no criticism of peoples who search for truth, peace and freedom. What else should America be all about?

Yes, Indians are sensitive to history. They do not bury their heads in the sand. But times do change. They should put the maximum of positive spin on what they write, say, think and do.

They are united in doing what is right, they believe in what is right and fair and that is the why of the International Leonard Peltier Gathering.