It encourages us to cower, obey and never question the "knows what's best for you" tribal council. That bit about disenrollment in the Meskwaki Nation Times May 23, 2008. It was posted just before the first percap cut in June 08'. It was not a subtle act of intimidation. I suspect the the tribal council was expecting more of an uproar from the tribe. What kind of tribal council does that to their people? Disenrollment is clearly a referendum issue. I'm not in favor of disenrollment.
http://www.meskwaki.org/Newsletter/V5I10.pdf
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I am not sure people are or should fear disenrollment. I mean, this council has entered the stage of "lame duck" already. Judging by the outrage felt across the voting membership, a change will occur. This council AND the individual(s) pulling the strings behind them have to know that any action they are taking now will most likely be reversed by the incoming powers. So..if a member is disenrolled for "political" purposes, it would likely be undone next fall.
ReplyDeleteA smart person or group would let the public know the volatility of the tribal members' stance as it is right now. Imagine the Pinnacle account holders finding out that the ownership-management of that(their)bank is in a state of infighting and dissaray? Wouldn't you run for YOUR money? See? simple. No lawyers needed. The "bank" idea gets shot down. Referendum or no. But yeah, i think the fear of being taken off the rolls is unfounded. No need worry. Relax.
Disenrollment is not a tribal council decision, but one every enrolled member must decide to incorporate into the Constitution.
ReplyDeleteThose councilmen are blundering their way out the door.