indigenous rising — I actually reblogged that picture first and I...

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I actually reblogged that picture first and I think its beautiful. It only promotes racism if thats the way you choose to read into it. Its an amazing picture and just because someone posted it to their page doesn't mean they are trying to harm you. No one has to agree with your views just because you so graciously sent them links to reading material full of your opinions. Let people do what they want to do and you do the same. Simple (ps, I'm not following you..?)

People have their first admendment rights UNTIL it harms others. You cannot go into a movie theatre and scream “Fire!” if there is no fire, without having charges put against you.

The photo that the both of you posted is racist and harmful.

Here are some articles written by other people (btw I gave these to her too, not just my opinion):

An Open Letter to Non-Natives in Headdresses

But Why Can’t I Wear a Hipster Headdress?

The Fighting Sioux are back: My passionate plea against Indian mascots

Open Letter to the PocaHotties and Indian Warriors this Halloween

Halloween: Time to Wear Your Indian Costumes

Halloween Costume Shopping: A sampling of the racism for sale

My Identity Is Not A Costume for You To Wear!

On why prancing around in a headdress and war paint isn’t ~appreciating~ “native culture”

Redface!- The History of Racist American Indian Stereotypes

The Native Object - Or Do Not Reduce Us to False Symbols of Your Environmental Movement