Bowen wrote on Nov 16
th, 2012 at 10:53am:
Firstly, you should respect them. When you consider them as animals, you can not help them.
Firstly, I don't consider them animals. Secondly, I treat animals very well. Third, Group identity doesn't earn my respect - an individuals character does.
Quote:Then we need some professionals understand their languages.
Their languiages are highly specific, mostly dead and useless in the modern world. WOFTAM.
Quote:We should research their psychology and sociology. Like we teach our children, we need to find a way that they can accept and enjoy.
"we" don't need to do poo. Their destiny is theirs to make. They can either:
1.Adapt to the new reality and thrive.
2 Continue living on the scraps white man throws them, like a mangy dog.
3. die.
I'd prefer option 1, but it's not my choice to make.
Quote:I do not believe Aboriginals really refuse a better life. The only problem is white people always appear with superiority.
Since this society was built by europeans, for europeans, it stands to reason that europeans will do better (ie superior) in it. What can ya do?
Quote:This superiority is the poison for any communication. And they do not trust you because of the slaughter and plunder in the history.
And I don't trust them because they're often trashy, violent drunken thieving nice people. Once you know some, you'll learn. Things are a lot different when you see them as humans rather than museum exhibits.
Quote:We will find a way if you really want to help them.
But I don't want to. I'm happy for them to help
themselves, but again - not my responsibility. They are humans, not friggin pets.