One of the things that I've come to understand during the last four months that I've been learning this is that you have to care about other people and you have to understand where they're coming from. Standing Rock has been in the news for the last couple of months due to the Dakota Access Pipeline, which Native Americans believe is going to go right through their ancient burial grounds and pollute the water for them and many others.
They are demanding that the government respect their treaty rights, which I totally understand. My great grandmother left the reservation back in the 1800's, which violated the law. Indians couldn't leave the reservation until the early 1920's. Standing Rock means a great deal to many people, including Druids like myself. As someone who has seen the ugly side of Indian hate, this just makes me sad and upset.
If I could go out there, I would. However, I can't. However, I will continue to pray to the gods that they protect them as much as they can. I think that's the most important thing that can be done.
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