After watching smoke signals in class, I have a better idea and image of what the reservation is like. If the Indians aren’t happy living in the reservation, why can’t the Indians leave and move elsewhere? If it’s financial issues, can’t the Indians get a job somewhere? Getting a job is ultimately the best idea for Indians because they can save their profit and have a lot of money to make their homes better. However I believe Indians would be happier living in the reservation because they are more familiar with the surroundings and there aren’t people around to judge them and give them a hard time.
The idea of reservation does not seem as bad to me as it is described. Indians have an area where they can follow their own beliefs and keep their culture. It’s better to keep in touch with your roots instead of becoming a new person and forgetting about your past. I also think it’s good that the government gave them land (even though it’s crappy) instead of nothing. They gave Indians land where no one can take away from them (but the government should have given Indians more because they deserve it).
The reservation sort of reminds me of the suburbs. Just not as fancy and rich.
