It pains me to say it, but it's all our own fault ( or our ancestors). They should have been assimilated just like every other culture before them in the history of mankind.

I hold no ill will towards native americans, but I abhore what we have allowed them to become. It's no wonder they point the finger at us & blame all their ills against us.

And by continuing the status quo it will only perpetuate their demise. They may enjoy special rights but at what cost to their culture & collective conscience?