Some historians might argue that the Indians were paid for their land. It is also reasoned that the tribes were being punished for fighting for the confederacy during the civil war. Of course thousands of Native American Oklahomas fought and died for the Union. It was their opportunity to rush into Indian territory and stake their claim on the richest grass on earth. The Land Run was always about power, money and greed. Some tribes were paid against their will as little as 60 cents per acre. Or as some might theorize outright theft. Who would want to sell their home when they didn't want to and only recieve pennies on the dollar for their land?
It is wrong for anyone to object to such a famous event in Oklanoma history? Is it wrong to steal from humble people? Some parents are sending notes asking educators to not humiliate their child by making them take part in the racially insensitive reinactment. Wrong is wrong no matter how few agree the celebration is incorrect. Oklahoma schools have a long history of selling everyone on the idea it could rewrite history. Why not? If you'd like to get involved please check out Native Legacy You can contact: Send e-mail messages to
Last updated on January 31, 2008