Since 1863, people in America have commemorated Thanksgiving by imitating the vision of the pilgrims and the Indians seated together for a amiable meal. As wonderful as this image of equality might be, it is not true. The history of pilgrims and Indians was one of one-sided camaraderie. while the Indians furnished the pilgrims with food and expertise to make do their first winter the pilgrims expressed gratitude to them by declaring war and attacking them. Even though this is not what we like to think about as we join together to feast with our loved ones, perhaps it gives a new perspective to the season. The pilgrims were greedy and dubious. They took from the Indians and reciprocated in the worst ways possible. Maybe instead of emulating the ideal image of the pilgrims and Indians as pals each Thanksgiving, we should reflect on the unfaithfulness the Indians endured at the hands of their "friends" the pilgrims. Now I don't mean to imply that Thanksgiving should be a formal day of contemplation and remembrance, but perhaps we should take the chance to think about our own friendships. 
Friday, October 7, 2011
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