<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Run BJM @ Jun 5 2008, 10:30 AM)
<{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I agree with Huevon here. Seems like everyone wants to treat them like animals; keep them in the wild and protected like a friggen endangered species or something. They're people though. We shouldn't go out of our way to keep them ignorant of the world. IMO it would be cool to send some well intentioned researchers up there (if its safe) so study them, try to contact them and show them that theres a lot more people out there than what is in their tribe. No one is going there to try and install corporations in their villages for god's sake.
They're people. They should be informed of technology and things that could improve their standard of living. No one is making them do anything, they can continue to do whatever the hell they want. If they want to continue living exactly the same then they can but I'd bet that if you showed them a lighter, flashlight, or a sleeping bag they'd probably like to use that since its easier/more efficient than just using what nature offers. Its nice that there are tribes like these who are completely isolated but they are still people, not animals. They can make their own decisions and if that ends up in their culture being destroyed who are we to stop it? IMO if they are open to technologies or moving into the "rest of the world" then they shouldn't be kept in the dark. If they are completely against outsiders and technology and whatnot, then that's fine as well. I just don't think that because they are living completely isolated that it means that they are completely happy with what they have and they would automatically reject anything that would make their lives different and/or easier. They have no idea what is even out there.
Its almost like the Truman Show. Sure, they're doing fine with everything they need as is but is it really the right thing to do to keep them isolated and ignorant of the outside world? IMO you should at least reach out to them, send some people up there and see if the tribe will accept them and how they respond to the outsiders. If they want to be a part of it, then they should be allowed, if not thats fine too. I just think they should know what is out there so they can choose if they want a different (and in my opinion "better") life instead of keeping them ignorant of the world. It would suck if it destroys their culture but IMO its up to the individual to make choices about their own well being, if you're that concerned with maintaining someone else lifestyle you can go ahead and try to become a part of their tribe and keep it going.</div>
They are human beings, and it is out of respect for them that you leave them alone. Whatever they're doing, it's worked for them for hundreds of years, if not thousands. Who are we to judge them or their lifestyle, or to say that we know better? I do not at all think we're so enlightened to know better.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Denny Crane)</div><div class='quotemain'>Let's see.
They're dirt poor, so they need a poverty program. They're uneducated, too, so we ought to send 'em to public schools. But hey, we have separation of church and state, so we'll wipe out any individuality they have in their culture and effectively wipe out any distinct religion they have. At the same time, we'll force 'em to learn in english, so they'll forget whatever language it is they speak. They probably make their own booze, can't have that. And they're not paying taxes, so we'll send in the tax collectors. The food they're eating isn't USDA approved, oh no!
If they don't want to do things our way, we'll surround their compound with ATF and FBI agents, then set their home on fire.</div>
