Israel, Gaza, and the Middle East Conflict

[sisterandcousinandaunt]

Originally Posted by Coffeehouse

Concerning the Sami..., they are now perhaps the most well-endowed and independently acting indigenous people on the planet
While the Norwegian state made missteps in the past, trying to force the Sami people to learn Norwegian and become 'real Norwegians', that era is over.
Today, Sis, the Sami people of Norway have their own brand new, state-of-the-art parliament in northern Norway where more than 20 parties or so are actively participating. The ancestral land of the Sami people in mostly Finnmark is now labelled strictly for the Sami people's use. They have unique ownership rights to this area and in fact most of Finnmark for farming, fishing and other commercial purposes that would make most landowners in the world green with envy! Being a Sami in Norway these days tastes very good I believe.

Oh, I'm sure. The same thing applies to First People's in the US. I know several people who are willing to explain what a "sweet deal" they get.

So, the evidence is that people should just get a ladder and get over any small residual issues they have about losing their language, culture, and holy places. Good idea. Let the people of Gaza know we've found them a solution.