How much native american influence you think america had as a democracy and culture?

[PhelanKA]

On a lighter note: If it weren't for the Native Americans we wouldn't have tacos, spaghetti sauce, or the Irish Potato Famine. Fuckin Irish.

And one thing you and I could probably agree on, Taxi is that the US handling of Native Americans was probably the worst and most calculated case of genocide in modern history before WWII. There was absolutely no reason for how they were treated and they deserve much better than what they received. It is a horrible black mark upon the history of the US that still has deep and lasting impact to this day. Just visit a reservation and you'll know what I mean. My aunt works at Fort Apachi as a nurse (My father's side of the family is Miami tribe). The conditions are appalling. 30% unemployment, rampant alcoholism, 1/10 teengers committing suicide, and their unemployment/welfare benefits are substandard to say the least in comparison to the national unemployment/welfare system. It's inexcusable.