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Originally Posted by CptSternn
They help level the playing field for groups which have been historically discriminated against.
How many millionaire Native Americans were there prior to the opening of those casinos? How many large businesses were owned and operated by Native Americans? None. Due to the course of actions taken many decades ago that group was left with less options than many other groups.
When you are born, life is like a menu with options you can choose from. The more wealth your family has, the more options you have. Although not impossible for someone born into a poor family to succeed, it is ten times more difficult. By allowing a few persons in a group which was held back to gain an advantage in society you thereby open up the options of the next generation in that group.
Children in those areas now have many more options than before. You can bet in the next decade the number of Native Americans who attend college, become CEO's of large businesses, and achieve other such high achievements in society will grow exponentially.
This in turn will remove the social barriers which exist and allow said groups to become more productive in society. Its a win/win situation.
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Playing field is not level at all, bro. Giving the undeserving opportunities and educations is not cool. Things should be based on your accomplishments and your efforts, not based on the color of your skin. There are poor white people, too. They aren't on the menu. No one owes you squat. The government is not responsible for you. Outside of the KKK, there are no white people that have done anything to you or your ancestors. You are not above anyone else. You do not deserve special anything, and we should not have to suffer or deal with reverse racism, reverse prejudism and lack of opportunities, just because we were not born black/Asian, Native American or Latino. We don't choose our parents, and unless you're Michael Jackson, you can't change your race, either.
In regards to Native American millionaires.. I went to school with some. Their parents owned smoke shops all over the state... And despite what you may think, most Native Americans don't see any of that casino money. It's NOT a good thing. How do I know? I LIVE in "Native America" (Oklahoma) & crap like that is in the news all the time. No one is ever happy, no matter HOW much you give them!