If the remains are "culturally unidentifiable" then why would they go to "Indian
tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations?" What will those organizations do with
the remains? Museums hold objects and remains in the public trust. Indian tribes
and Hawaiian organizations should fall under the category of "public" and thus the
museums serve them.
If remains cannot be identified, then they are as likely related to any living person
as another. In fact, if we go back far enough, then we all probably have a relatively
small number of common ancestors. Choosing the currently recognized "native"
groups as recognized repositories for ancient remains is arbitrary at best and
irresponsible at worst. What if they decide to sell the remains at a roadside
attraction?
This Act takes what was once reasonable sensitivity to minorities into the realm of
overzealous placation, policitical "correctness", and white guilt. It makes no sense.
Comment on FR Doc # E7-20209
This is comment on Proposed Rule
Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act Regulations--Disposition of Culturally Unidentifiable Human Remains
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