No ranks, no titles, no hereditary dignities, and therefore no classes
All should be equal no matter what rank they are.
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brothers of one father and mother, with one sky above us and one country around us and one government for all.
Unity!
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Words do not pay for my dead people. They do not pay for my country now overrun by white men. They do not protect my father’s grave. They do not pay for my horses and cattle. Good words do not give me back my children. Good words will not make good the promise of your war chief, General Miles. Good words will not give my people a home where they can live in peace and take care of themselves. I am tired of talk that comes to nothing. It makes my heart sick
The chief is upset that there is no justice for his people. They undelivered with the words they have said.
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There need be no trouble. Treat all men alike. Give them the same laws. Give them all an even chance to live and grow. All men were made by the same Great Spirit Chief. They are all brothers.
This statement shows how much frustration the chief is going through. All he wants is equality and peace , no violence.
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If an Indian breaks the law, punish him by the law. If a white man breaks the law, punish him also.
This is such a powerful statement that he said, even relates to the day we live in now. While reading this statement you can hear the frustration.
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