CHAPTER SEVENTEEN, HAIRY RISK TAKER

                                  CHIEF OLOLIUHQUI

The next morning, after all the whiskey was gone, Hairy taught the Chief how to tap dance and the Chief taught Hairy how to do the war dance. Then, Hairy asked the Chief, “Do you have any other reservations about negotiating with the Governor of California?” The Chief replied, “Yes, there is a condition that must be met before I will consider any proposal.” Hairy felt he was making progress so, he said, “What is it?” The Chief said, “California effectively denied the right of Indians to vote until 1953. This was a travesty, considering the fact that the Federal Citizenship Act of 1924 granted voting rights to Indians. Because of this illegal discrimination, the State should pay some reparation to Indians.” “Wow, Chief, you learned your history at Harvard” said Hairy.

“Speaking of history”, said the Chief, “there is a great Indian warrior, by the name of Chief Sitting Bull, who deserves to be honored with a holiday. He is much more deserving than Columbus”. Hairy said, “What did he do?” Chief Ololiuhqui explained, “He defeated General Custer in 1876 at the Battle of Little Bighorn.” “Why is that a big deal”, asked Hairy. “I will tell you,” said the Chief. “Custer was an Indian killer who was the personification of evil. He, unjustly, raided small villages and killed women and children. He was famous for his ill-treatment of Native American Tribes. He was a murderous no good dirty puke! He got his comeuppance when Sitting Bull’s warriors massacred Custer and his 700 soldiers. Sitting Bull deserves a national holiday!" Hairy said, “You are setting some very tough terms but I will see what I can do."  

To be continued…