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This was posted by McClod on the Treasure General Discussion forum, thought everyone might enjoy it........................
The settling of America
Folks I know this isn't about metal detecting, but I couldn't help but share this! I was reading on an Old West website that has many short but factual stories about the old west. As the other stories I had read of before I know them to be true, but this HAS to be true as well, without much thought you'll see what I mean. I'm quoting it below. Enjoy, and wonder at the marvels our society has bestowed upon us.
From an old west website
Indian Chief “Two Eagles” was asked by a white U.S. government official, “You have observed the white man for 90 years. You’ve seen his wars and his technological advances. You’ve seen his progress, and the damage he’s done Chief Two Eagles."
The chief nodded in agreement.
The official continued, “Considering all these events, in your opinion, where did the white man go wrong?
The chief stared at the government official then replied, “When white man find land, Indians running it, no taxes, no debt, plenty buffalo, plenty beaver, clean water. Women did all the work, Medicine Man free. Indian man spend all day hunting and fishing; all night having sex.”
Then the chief leaned back and smiled, “Only white man dumb enough to think he could improve system like that.”
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WHAT HAVE WE DONE!!!
The settling of America
Folks I know this isn't about metal detecting, but I couldn't help but share this! I was reading on an Old West website that has many short but factual stories about the old west. As the other stories I had read of before I know them to be true, but this HAS to be true as well, without much thought you'll see what I mean. I'm quoting it below. Enjoy, and wonder at the marvels our society has bestowed upon us.
From an old west website
Indian Chief “Two Eagles” was asked by a white U.S. government official, “You have observed the white man for 90 years. You’ve seen his wars and his technological advances. You’ve seen his progress, and the damage he’s done Chief Two Eagles."
The chief nodded in agreement.
The official continued, “Considering all these events, in your opinion, where did the white man go wrong?
The chief stared at the government official then replied, “When white man find land, Indians running it, no taxes, no debt, plenty buffalo, plenty beaver, clean water. Women did all the work, Medicine Man free. Indian man spend all day hunting and fishing; all night having sex.”
Then the chief leaned back and smiled, “Only white man dumb enough to think he could improve system like that.”
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WHAT HAVE WE DONE!!!
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