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<blockquote data-quote="Physiksgeek" data-source="post: 1109478" data-attributes="member: 2854"><p>As with anything......perspective means a lot. You and I may have one perspective and feel one way, but the perspective (and ultimately the political clout) of the Five Civilized Tribes (Choctaw, Chickasaw, Cherokee, Creek and Seminole) obviously runs contrary. Which has led to the enactment of the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act of 1990 -(NAGPRA is the Federal law). Not saying it is right or wrong....just saying that in the simplest terms....it is always about perspective. </p><p></p><p>No disrespect meant but when you say "You would think this would preserve history..." it does kind of brush over the unfortunate fact that a large percentage of people could care less about preserving the history and would only be concerned with the profit. I believe the statement itself is accurate when I think about the fact that most high profile archeological discoveries I have read or heard about have been made initially by the amateur archeologist! </p><p></p><p>I'll take this time to make a shameless plug for the local amateur archeological organizations in everyone's area. There are several upsides to these groups but to name a few - </p><p>1. It will help you in keeping up with local, state and federal laws concerning amateur archeology. You can get sideways pretty quick and before you know it your lawyer is now on speed dial. </p><p>2. Just like with union's, civic groups, churches, Democrats, Republicans....there is strength in numbers. </p><p>3. Like anything else....if you have taken the time to participate in a group, to be active in a common cause....it shows commitment. If you do not think that is important please refer back to #1. </p><p>4. Also...we all know that by charging a fee to join a club it tends to weed out the bottom feeders.....be honest...remember Ladies Night...How many did not go because of the cover charge...lol! </p><p></p><p>Anyways, the state code is below</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Physiksgeek, post: 1109478, member: 2854"] As with anything......perspective means a lot. You and I may have one perspective and feel one way, but the perspective (and ultimately the political clout) of the Five Civilized Tribes (Choctaw, Chickasaw, Cherokee, Creek and Seminole) obviously runs contrary. Which has led to the enactment of the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act of 1990 -(NAGPRA is the Federal law). Not saying it is right or wrong....just saying that in the simplest terms....it is always about perspective. No disrespect meant but when you say "You would think this would preserve history..." it does kind of brush over the unfortunate fact that a large percentage of people could care less about preserving the history and would only be concerned with the profit. I believe the statement itself is accurate when I think about the fact that most high profile archeological discoveries I have read or heard about have been made initially by the amateur archeologist! I'll take this time to make a shameless plug for the local amateur archeological organizations in everyone's area. There are several upsides to these groups but to name a few - 1. It will help you in keeping up with local, state and federal laws concerning amateur archeology. You can get sideways pretty quick and before you know it your lawyer is now on speed dial. 2. Just like with union's, civic groups, churches, Democrats, Republicans....there is strength in numbers. 3. Like anything else....if you have taken the time to participate in a group, to be active in a common cause....it shows commitment. If you do not think that is important please refer back to #1. 4. Also...we all know that by charging a fee to join a club it tends to weed out the bottom feeders.....be honest...remember Ladies Night...How many did not go because of the cover charge...lol! Anyways, the state code is below [/QUOTE]
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