snowyday Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 An Indian once appeared before the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs to get aid for his drought-stricken tribe. The chairman objected on the grounds that the Indians were not sufficiently industrious, whereupon the Indian interrupted. “Senator, do you mean to say that I don’t have enough sense to manage my own business?†“No,†replied the Senator. “I was only thinking of the average member of your tribe.†“I am an average member of my tribe,†said the Indian. “No,†said the Senator. “Your tribe would not send an average man to represent them before the Congress of the United States. They would send the smartest man they had.†“You are mistaken,†smiled the Indian. “The people of my tribe are just like the people of the United States. “They never send their smartest men to Congress.†* * * * Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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