[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 149 (Thursday, October 28, 1999)]
[Senate]
[Page S13396]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    RACISM AGAINST AMERICAN INDIANS

  Mr. CAMPBELL. Mr. President, I am compelled to raise a recent, 
shocking example of racism in South Dakota.
  An Indian woman residing on the Rosebud Sioux Reservation in South 
Dakota came across an ``advertisement'' in the local newspaper that 
bore the heading ``State of South Dakota, Game Fish and Parks 
Department''. She sent me a copy of the ad along with her letter.
  The ``ad,'' which resembles a run-of-the-mill hunting and fishing 
season announcement, was located in the editorial section of the 
newspaper. The ``ad'' went on to outline the rules for ``Indian Hunting 
Season'' in the State of South Dakota, including a limit on the number 
of Indians a ``hunter'' was allowed to kill and the approved methods 
for killing them.
  I cannot express to you the anger and deep disappointment I felt when 
I read this ad because for those who think anti-Indian sentiment and 
feelings is a ``relic of the past,'' I urge them to read this product 
of a twisted and hateful mind.
  At the turn of the millennium in the greatest nation on Earth, there 
are pockets of hate that continue to thrive. After my tenure in 
Congress, I know full well the limits of government. I know we can pass 
no law forcing people to respect each other or forcing them to be 
tolerant. But this ad goes beyond mere hurtful words and actually 
advocates murder, and I condemn it in the strongest possible terms.
  As chairman of the Committee on Indian Affairs, an enrolled member of 
the Northern Cheyenne Tribe of Montana, and as an American, I am 
embarrassed and outraged at the same time. This is shameful.
  Indian children are most affected by this kind of bile. They hear 
these hate-filled expressions in school, in public places like shopping 
malls and grocery stores, and they start to believe they are worthless, 
and they eventually stop trying to become or achieve anything. Many 
commit suicide. This is ongoing.
  In a few days, the Nation will honor the contributions of generations 
of Native Americans by dedicating the month of November, 1999, as 
``American Indian Heritage Month''.
  Native people have fought and died for this country in every war from 
the Revolutionary War to WWII to Vietnam to the ongoing missions around 
the world.
  Yet, as this ad shows, Indians are still targeted by these 
expressions of hate.
  I condemn this and every instance of discrimination and hatred 
against any American--red, black, white or yellow--and call on my 
colleagues to do the same.
  I ask unanimous consent to have a copy of the newspaper ad printed in 
the Record.
  There being no objection, the material was ordered to be printed in 
the Record, as follows:

              [From the Sicangu Sun Times, Oct. 15, 1999]

                        Caution: Racist Material

                         State of South Dakota

      Game, Fish and Parks Department, Pierre, SD, (605) 224-0000


                              proclamation

       RE: Indian Hunting Season hunting fees: Free to first 7,683 
     hunters/$1.00 thereon.
       Dear South Dakota Hunters: The 1999 Big Game hunting season 
     in the State of South Dakota has been canceled due to 
     shortages of Deer, Turkey, Elk and Antelope. However, this 
     does not mean there will be no hunting. In the place of the 
     big game animals this year we will have open season on the 
     Sioux Reservations. This will entail the hunting of Americans 
     Worthless Siounis Pyutus, commonly known as ``Worthless Red 
     Bastards,'' ``Dog Eaters,'' ``Gut Eaters,'' ``Prairie 
     Niggers'' and ``F--- Indians.'' This year from 1999-2000 will 
     be an open season, as the f--- Indians must be thinned out 
     every two to three years.
       It will be unlawful to: Hunt in a party of more that 150 
     persons. Use more than 35 bloodthirsty, rabid hunting dogs. 
     Shoot in a public tavern (Bullet may ricochet and hit 
     civilized white people). Shoot an Indian sleeping on the 
     sidewalk.
       Trapping regulations: Traps may not be set within 15 feet 
     of a liquor store. Traps may not be baited with Muscatel, 
     Lysol, rubbing alcohol or food stamps. All traps must have at 
     least 120 lb. spring strength and have a jaw spread of at 
     least 5'3''.
       Other rules and regulations: Shooting length-wise in a 
     welfare line is prohibited. It will be unlawful to possess a 
     road-kill Indian, however, special road-kill permits shall be 
     issued to people with semi-tractor trailers and one-ton 
     pickup trucks. With such a permit you may bait the highway 
     with Muscatel, Lysol, rubbing alcohol or food stamps.
       How to know when an Indian is in your area: Disposable 
     diapers litter the street. Large lines in front of the 
     welfare office and for free cheese. Trails of empty wine 
     bottles leading from the city parks to all city alleys. Empty 
     books of food stamps thrown all over. Car-loads of Indian 
     children waiting outside liquor stores.
       Remember Limit is ten (10) per day. Possession of limit: 
     Forty (40). Good Hunting!
       Editor's Note: The flyer above is similar to one found in 
     other states. In the last couple of years, they began 
     cropping up in South Dakota and Nebraska. Varying versions 
     can also be found on the Internet. Such sentiments have 
     helped fuel tension between Indians and whites in the last 
     year, say Indian leaders. State government officials have 
     denied that the flyers originated in any of their 
     departments.

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