[Cobrabill]

A wise old Indian Chief sat in his hut on the
reservation, smoking a
Ceremonial Pipe and eyeing two Government Officials
sent to interview
him.

"Chief Two Eagles" asked one official, "You have
observed the white man
for 90 years. You've seen his wars and his
technological advances.
You've seen his progress, and the damage he's done."

The Chief nodded in agreement.

The Official continued, "Considering all these
events, in your opinion, where did the white man go wrong?"

The Chief stared at the Government Officials for
over a minute and then calmly replied.

"When white man found this land, Indians were
running
it."

"No taxes."

"No debt."

"Plenty buffalo."

"Plenty beaver."

"Women did all the work."

"Medicine man free."

"Indian man spent all day hunting and fishing."

" All night having sex."

Then Chief leaned back and smiled,

"Only white man dumb enough to think he could
improve system like that."