It is quite obvious that Armando was on the Indian's side. He explains how the Indians or Native Americans were treated badly and were treated completely unfairly. He also states that the white settlers took everything from them and degraded them entirely. You can see how he deliberately defends the Native Americans and their natural human rights. His essay overall was a pro-Indian post with a good point. White settlers made these people give up their on land like Sitting Bull's Black Hill dilema.
Edrick's blog.
Edrick's essay was sort of like Armando's but not to an extreme extent. He stated that yes, the Indians were treated harshly but they were still given provisions and such to live on. Eithery way the government still did not supply them with a "healthy" living life. They were given rubbish materials and crudy food. This was surely not a great way to live. He also talks about the horrible conditions reservations were then and now. Alcoholism is still a mayor problem with the Native Americans and it is something that will not go away for a long, long time.
Irelis' blog.
Her essay protrayed a feeling of pity for the Native Americans. Assimilation was a serious topic for White settlers and the Native Americans. Assimilation was the concept of Native Americans converting to a white life. They had to become more "white-like" in order to be slightly accepted in society. These Natives had to suffer from being taken away, cutting their hair and changing their pride filled names into more Christian like names. It is completely heart-wrenching that these people had to give up everything they were known for in order to be accepted. Even after that, they weren't completely accepted due to the sense of superiority the white settlers had. Indians were degraded and shamed in order to live a more "modern" life.
Nestor's blog.
Yet another blog that defend the Native Americans in such a nice matter. He did add a bit more facts and wasn't a die hard Native defender but he did state that the white settlers were not being fair as well as their government. He stated how the goverment usually cheated the Native Americans and made them believe that they were being generous and understanding while in reality they were just looking for ways to benefit themselves. Nestor also states a really interesting thing, the government hasn't changed since then. People still treat Native Americans as outcasts and don't offer them help. Little by little the Natives will perish for just being on their own land.
Randy's blog.
Randy's blog states how Indians were scarred for life during these conquering time periods. White settlers abused their power and destroyed the memories and lives of these Native Americans. They forced them to change their lifestyles and give up their Indian ways. It's quite horrid to even think about completely changing your normal persona into a new one just because you were forced to. These Indians were treated completely unfairly and thanks to this their memories of sadness and grief will forever live on until the death of the very last Native American.
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