Quote by James Welch

The townspeople outside the reservations had a very superior attitude toward Indians, which was kind of funny, because they weren't very wealthy they were on the fringes of society themselves.

The townspeople outside the reservations had a very superior

Summary

This quote highlights the irony of the townspeople's superior attitude towards the Indians living on reservations. Despite not being wealthy themselves and residing on the fringes of society, they still maintained a condescending attitude towards the indigenous population. It exposes the hypocrisy and lack of self-awareness within this community, emphasizing the absurdity of their unfounded sense of superiority.

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By James Welch

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