A wise old Indian Chief sat in his hut on the reservation, smoking
a Ceremonial Pipe and eyeing two U.S. Government officials sent to
interview him.
"Chief Two Eagles" asked one 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."
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 Officials for over a minute and
then calmly replied.
"When white man found this land, Indians were running it."
"No taxes."
"No debt."
"Our braves didn't die in far away lands."
"There were no fences, we had freedom to roam"
"Plenty buffalo."
"Plenty beaver."
"We did not need permission to build teepees or lodges."
"Women did all the work."
"Medicine man free."
"Indian man spent all day hunting and fishing."
"Food and clothing was free to take from nature."
"All night having sex."
Then Chief leaned back and smiled,
"Only white man dumb enough to think he could improve system like that."