Question time. A good short essay on the dishonest responses of supporters to questions regarding the purpose of the pending stealth amendment to NAGPRA. Excerpt:

Ask Senators Cantwell, McCain and your state's Senators if the amendment will have "no effect" on Kennewick (and thus other ancient remains) as they claim, why are they expanding the definition of Native American in NAGPRA? Point out to them that the [Department of Interior's] track record for following the clear requirements of NAGPRA is dismal. The DOI's willingness to blatantly ignore these "fine points" when implementing NAGPRA promises to continue.

Posted by Moira Breen at 12 April 2005 04:13 PM