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I tend to think sometimes we in the US not all obviously, and most not all the time get sidetracked by the 365 day a year horse race and never ending campaign season. People lose sight of whats important. Loosing freedoms, as we have been steadily for over a decade is extremely important. But even that is a second tier problem compared to the subject of the video, and can be fixed. Its takes a lot of hard work, but it is reversible. However, when a species or culture is wiped out, its wiped out for good. Greed, overpopulation, pollution and corruption these things are universal and need solutions.
Just my two cents.
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The Forest People (Original Post)
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(4,769 posts)2. Forgot to add, war.
That's an obvious one.
Rhiannon12866
(206,016 posts)3. I read a book for an anthropology class in high school
Called "The Forest People" by Colin Turnbull. (I can't believe I remembered that!) It was about pygmies, so I don't think these are the same people, but the ones described in the book were very peaceful. I agree with your observations. This is so very sad.
jerseyjack
(1,361 posts)4. You were reading about the Mbuti (Pygmies of the Congo region.
I taught high school Anthropology. Mbuti and Bushmen of Kalahari were fun to teach and learn about.
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(4,769 posts)5. Hello Rhiannon!
Always good to 'see' you around!