Why hasn't the US made a formal apology to the Native Americans?

Originally posted by Blue Dreamer
I've always thought that US government already "apologized," guess I was wrong.

SECTION 1. RESOLUTION OF APOLOGY TO NATIVE PEOPLES OF THE UNITED STATES.

(a) Acknowledgment and Apology- The United States, acting through Congress--

(1) recognizes the special legal and political relationship Indian tribes have with the United States and the solemn covenant with the land we share;

(2) commends and honors Native Peoples for the thousands of years that they have stewarded and protected this land;

(3) recognizes that there have been years of official depredations, ill-conceived policies, and the breaking of covenants by the Federal Government regarding Indian tribes;

(4) apologizes on behalf of the people of the United States to all Native Peoples for the many instances of violence, maltreatment, and neglect inflicted on Native Peoples by citizens of the United States;

(5) expresses its regret for the ramifications of former wrongs and its commitment to build on the positive relationships of the past and present to move toward a brighter future where all the people of this land live reconciled as brothers and sisters, and harmoniously steward and protect this land together;

(6) urges the President to acknowledge the wrongs of the United States against Indian tribes in the history of the United States in order to bring healing to this land; and

(7) commends the State governments that have begun reconciliation efforts with recognized Indian tribes located in their boundaries and encourages all State governments similarly to work toward reconciling relationships with Indian tribes within their boundaries.

(b) Disclaimer- Nothing in this Joint Resolution--

(1) authorizes or supports any claim against the United States; or

(2) serves as a settlement of any claim against the United States.

Originally posted by XxXAmmoXxX
Even if they did make an apology in 2009, what is it worth? Especially when it is so blatantly obvious they couldn't mean it any less. Probably just covering their asses, as usual.

Originally posted by TheForgottenOnes

Originally posted by caf1550
see i agree and disagree with this..

first yes what happened to your people was a terrible thing but most people werent around when the atrocities where committed

why should the america of today have to apologize for something that the america of the past did

The Old America and New America still have the same government, thing is, this happened to every race, every colour, but with one minor difference, this is still happening every day to the Natives

Originally posted by Blaine91555

Originally posted by Blue Dreamer
I've always thought that US government already "apologized," guess I was wrong.

It happened in 2009. Link to the Bill where the Joint Resolution resides.

SECTION 1. RESOLUTION OF APOLOGY TO NATIVE PEOPLES OF THE UNITED STATES.

(a) Acknowledgment and Apology- The United States, acting through Congress--

(1) recognizes the special legal and political relationship Indian tribes have with the United States and the solemn covenant with the land we share;

(2) commends and honors Native Peoples for the thousands of years that they have stewarded and protected this land;

(3) recognizes that there have been years of official depredations, ill-conceived policies, and the breaking of covenants by the Federal Government regarding Indian tribes;

(4) apologizes on behalf of the people of the United States to all Native Peoples for the many instances of violence, maltreatment, and neglect inflicted on Native Peoples by citizens of the United States;

(5) expresses its regret for the ramifications of former wrongs and its commitment to build on the positive relationships of the past and present to move toward a brighter future where all the people of this land live reconciled as brothers and sisters, and harmoniously steward and protect this land together;

(6) urges the President to acknowledge the wrongs of the United States against Indian tribes in the history of the United States in order to bring healing to this land; and

(7) commends the State governments that have begun reconciliation efforts with recognized Indian tribes located in their boundaries and encourages all State governments similarly to work toward reconciling relationships with Indian tribes within their boundaries.

(b) Disclaimer- Nothing in this Joint Resolution--

(1) authorizes or supports any claim against the United States; or

(2) serves as a settlement of any claim against the United States.

The OP was wrong in their claim.

Obviously its absurd to blame people living now for things that occured before their birth and out of their control. You would have to be a certified fanatic to believe otherwise. I see your very rational about it as I suppose most are. Problem is the fanatics have loud shrill voices that make some think they are representative, when in fact they are a tiny fringe made up of irrational people and people looking for a way to scam some money playing the guilt card.

apology

Originally posted by something wicked

Originally posted by TheForgottenOnes

Originally posted by caf1550
see i agree and disagree with this..

first yes what happened to your people was a terrible thing but most people werent around when the atrocities where committed

why should the america of today have to apologize for something that the america of the past did

The Old America and New America still have the same government, thing is, this happened to every race, every colour, but with one minor difference, this is still happening every day to the Natives

Hello, I'm not American but do have to ask one thing..... there is no one race/tribe that represents the indigineous American people, in fact different tribes were locked in war with each other since their inception. America was colonised, America then became an independent country. Its 'forefathers' chose not to include any indigineous people among their own. That I feel is deserving of an apology as they assumed the land was theirs to pass judgement on, not sure about anyone else.

I'm in England, should I expect an apology from the descendents of Ancient Rome or Vikings anytime soon?

Originally posted by chancemusky
It was a horrible thing, yes. But then, when would the other tribes apologize to the ones they attacked and took over BEFORE europe got there? EVERY nation in the world has done soemthing to someone else that they need to apologize for, but it won't happen.

Sad, I know, but Think of all similar happenings, and then try and say yours is any different

To acknowledge a long history of official depredations and ill-conceived policies by the United States Government regarding Indian tribes and offer an apology to all Native Peoples... (Introduced in House)
HJ 3 IH

109th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. J. RES. 3

To acknowledge a long history of official depredations and ill-conceived policies by the United States Government regarding Indian tribes and offer an apology to all Native Peoples on behalf of the United States.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
January 4, 2005

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Romans and Vikings do not own England now, and forced you to live in ghettos...they do no steralize you, and make you feel less than a citizen of the land you once called home