Im going to respond in a limited way because I think this is leading to a big fruitless debate. But notions like limiting native ability to sell the land b/c q

Im going to respond in a limited way because I think this is leading to a big fruitless debate. But notions like limiting native ability to sell the land b/c quote "it would be gone in a generation" is paternalism and I would characterize it as racist perternalism because it assumes natives are not rational actors who can decide their fates. It assumes they need government to keep them from squandering their land. And its this kind of paternalism that has characterized the governments policy towards natives and has led to the current sad state of affairs. Second its one or the other -either you are paternalistic and take responsibilty for the state of many Natives or you give them autonomy and they take responsibility for themselves. Wanting control because you think they cant responsibily manage their land and resourses but still blaming them for their shortcomings like tribal corruption is an inconsistent position you are taking.