Why do Amercans think it's necessary, all through history..........?
491892
Because they're scared. Scared people act on-logically. To bad they are so powerfull.
728564
I think far too many humans in general accept the idea of war and conquest as a legitimate means of land acquisition, or eliminating differences of opinion.  It is completely integral both to our history and to our violent nature.  \n\nAny teacher who chooses to try and educate students about the down side, as well as trying to be historically accurate, is doing precisely what a good teacher ought to do.  Believe me, he may make his students think about it, but he won't make them hate their country.  And, if he helps the process of human evolution along the way, more power to him.\n\nTeachers who believe they are serving the causes of history and education by avoiding, changing, or sugar coating the truths of our past are failing to perform their most important task, to accurately inform and enlighten the young minds in their care.
1071084
they do. i see it on this site all the time. however, many USians have no grounding in history or ability to intelligently discuss these issues beyond the usual prejudice and fear. that doesn't exactly make it easy to get beyond the basic "you're evil" "no, YOU'RE evil!" BS.
273884
I absolutely think it is necessary and possible. Not that it would make things feel any better, but I think it is deserved. The least the US Federal Government could do is acknowledge their wrong-doing in this area, and try to help mend the current hardships that Native Americans are facing. Many of my ancestors were Native Americans, and I feel like they are forgotten about. We hear so much about slavery and making things right for the black man (not that it is undeserved) but what about Native Americans? I think it is time.
811518
I have an opinion and this is it:\n\nI, for one, would be honored of someone from another country or culture chose to learn about my history.  It is a matter of record and is learning the knowledge, anyway.  If you learn all about a topic,  particularly history that is set in stone so to speak and will not change, you can sure be an authority on it whether you are originally involved in it or not.  I think your ornery Englishman sounds a bit jealous and definitely pompous.
20517
Not difficult for Amercans to make this distinction.  It's impratical for partisan supporters of the War to accept it, as it makes it difficult for them to frame their arguments.
822661
History teaches us that it cannot be done. They will lack the skills to run stable administration, even if they do then it will at the expense of freedom of activities and thought.
14231
Ever since there have been more than one group of humans living nearby eachother -  Tens of thousands of years. It is more useful to enslave an enemy than to kill him. He can till your fields, pick your corn, and carry heavy items. There were slaves as far back as recorded history, and it surely has gone on since the population explosion after the last iceage.
840695
If we go back in history, there was so much violence how can anyone repay what has happened. Everyone no matter what their nationality would find many wrongs. But we have to stop measuring past history by today's standards and beliefs. History tells stories of abuse and violence, who knows what isn't documented. Whether or not you believe the bible, the stories in it are the most violent, but we can't imagine what was going on in our ancestors minds, nor can we even pretend to be able to put ourselves in their place. Whats done is done, and most important is learn from the past and not repeat it and hope that the ugliness never happens again no matter what color or race. Plus we are so intermingled who's to say if we did right some of the wrongs how would we determine who gets what? Who should pay? And would you be willing to pay a price for something a family member of yours did generations back? It takes all I've got just to explain to my kids what I did before they were born!
638279
I agree. People should be able to live where ever they want. Right now it is only the very rich that have this privilege. \n\nPeople will argue that we need to preserve cultures, traditions and languages, and I have some sympathy with that. However, throughout human history people have always moved around - look at colonialism and imperialism! Human migration is more of a constant than the present system of countries/states/nation-states drawing lines on maps.\n\nPerhaps peoples' fears of the notion of doing away with borders stem from nationalistic/racist ideas that we have all absorbed?
385818
We need to emmulate ourselves about 150-200 years ago.
407480
Funny how religions cling to their books screaming it is historical until something is found to disprove it.  Then they say history is crap.  \n\nYou just can't win against the brainwashed.
810704
In 1900s people may have sence the importantce of humen right .but still they seems doesn't wanna take the duty after their right have achieved .In 20 years time , the cival right has being pushed even today!
98031
Because they like to use America for their own interest as they have been. It makes me wonder too.
202096
Events must be taken in the context of history.  I do not believe it is valid to place today's standards, whether legal or moral, on a society or events that happened hundreds of years in the past. Concepts such as law are an evolving institution, changing over time to meet the needs of society in a certain place and circumstance. What was considered acceptable or proper two hundred years ago might be scourned on today. When Columbus landed in the New World, the attitudes he brought with him were of European origin, and whatever treatment the native peoples received at the hands of the explorers fit that time and place.  The Spanish invasion of Mexico, Central and South America was a similar situation.  There were horrific battles in which thousands of Maya, Incas or Aztecs were wiped out.  There was no such term for genocide at the time, and it was not even an issue.  By the same token, the Salem Witch Hunts were a part of that society's behavior, and acceptable at the time. Even slavery in America was acceptable at one time.  All these things have to be viewed in the light of the time and place they occurred.  To place today's standards on events that happened generations ago lacks legal, moral, and ethical standing in my opinion. Things were what they were at the time, so value judgments should be made relative to the times in which these things happened. We may not agree with them based on our modern-day upbringing, but that was then and this is now. For this reason it seems ludicrous to me to seek reparations today from one group of people by another group of people for the sufferings of still yet another group of people 150 years earlier, as in the case of slavery in America.  In my opinion there is no legal standing by anyone livng today on this issue, and any such claims should have been made at the time instead of waiting 150 years.  The same applies to the actions of the Spanish in the Americas in the 1500s.
143990
Some of the reasons are for a better life, but migration began long before the 90's, and include Texas. Thier most valid reason (they say) is to claim the land they were forced from, do a little research on Google on Hispanic migration to the west
393207
Is the question: Are you for it or against it?  I'm not European but looking at how many different countries and different cultures make up the European continent, I don't think we should just lump them all up into one.  I believe they would want their own identities and would like to keep their heritage alive.  Although it is well-meaning and optimistic to believe we should all be one and call ourselves citizens of the world, alas, that is not the case.  We are still culturally divided and as human beings inherently attached to tradition and view our past as well our future tied up to who we are and where we come from.