“That hand is not the color of yours, but if I prick it, the blood will flow, and I shall feel pain. The blood is of the same color as yours. God made me, and I am a Man.” – Standing Bear
Standing Bear (1829-1908) was the leader of a small group of Poncha people. In 1876, the US government told them to move to Indian Territory in Oklahoma, but the Ponca decided to go back to their traditional land instead. When they arrived, federal troops forced them to leave. The trip was brutal, costing many their lives, including Standing Bear’s wife and daughter. After arriving in Oklahoma, Standing Bear’s son died. They turned back, wanting to bury the body on their land, but the US government caught up and detained them. In court, the government argued that Standing Bear was “neither a citizen, nor a person,” which meant he couldn’t sue. Standing Bear’s lawyers argued the opposite, and when given a chance to speak, Standing Bear spoke the quote above. The judge sided with Standing Bear, allowing him to bury his son and ruling that Native Americans were people under habeas corpus, which is the right to report unlawful detention.
Good Evening June, if you said what kind of text you had I for got. So forgive me for asking what the test west. It was 70 here and 35 mph winds. When I was at ther Business that use to be Habitit one of the ladies friendly dog came to greet me and see if I had a treat. He got his rope and we played tug of war for about 5 minutes. My arm got tired. He seems to be a cool dog and I wished our dogs did tug of war but they don't. My new internet is working well, and that is nice. Have a great night and talk to you tomorrow. Bro. Doc
Finally home test was over 2 hours am so sore., plus tired going to be early
the weather been in the 60's. to tired to cook so i guess i'll skip dinner.
hope your having a great day., see you in the morning..
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